herstory

[ hur-stuh-ree, hurs-tree ]

noun

, plural her·sto·ries.

1. history (used especially in feminist literature and in women's studies as an alternative form to distinguish or emphasize the particular experience of women).

herstory

/ ˈhɜːstərɪ /

noun

1. history from a female point of view or as it relates to women

Word History and Origins

Origin of herstory¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of herstory¹

C20: from changing the initial his in history to her , as if history were derived from his + story rather than from Latin historia

Example Sentences

They spanned generations and races; many wore “Harris for President” tees and buttons, and held signs that said phrases like “Herstory in the Making.”

From Slate

For the first time in drag herstory, “All Stars” contestants will be competing for a chance to donate the $200,000 grand prize to the charity of the winner’s choosing, provided by the Palette Fund.

From Los Angeles Times

Brigid’s Day is “an invitation to stop the pointless millennia old war of Christianity versus paganism” and see “the wisdom and beauty in both lineages,” wrote Melanie Lynch, founder of Herstory, which campaigned in support of the new national holiday.

From Seattle Times

The group Herstory, which uses arts and education to promote female role models, plans events around Ireland on the holiday and days afterward.

From Seattle Times

“Y’all, we made herstory,” she said in her victory speech.

From New York Times