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feminist
[ fem-uh-nist ]
adjective
- advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men.
noun
- an advocate of such rights.
ˈfeminist
/ ˈfɛmɪnɪst /
noun
- a person who advocates equal rights for women
adjective
- of, relating to, or advocating feminism
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Other Words From
- anti·femi·nist noun adjective
- anti·femi·nistic adjective
- non·femi·nist adjective noun
- pro·femi·nist noun adjective
- un·femi·nist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of feminist1
First recorded in 1850–55 (probably in the current sense, but possibly in the sense “feminine, womanly”); from Latin fēmina “woman” + -ist ( def )
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Example Sentences
"Pretty much all of our songs are in some way feminist or queer or leftist."
From BBC
One commenter actually cited "male depression, which has been brought on by feminists who hate them."
From Salon
A prominent feminist activist disappeared with her partner after reporting for years that she had been threatened with violence.
From Los Angeles Times
There had already been some tension overall in the marriage, but especially around any conversation where I interjected my thoughts and opinions about Clinton or anything remotely “feminist.”
From Salon
Megan Thee Stallion is such an example of feminist strength and an icon and a strong woman.
From Salon
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