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feminist

feminist

142 3.7
Supporting equal rights and chances for women and men
  • adjective
  • /ˈfɛmɪnɪst/
translation icon : feminista
  • Nicaragua is home to one of the most dynamic feminist movements in the Latin American region.
  • a feminist movement
  • feminist theory
  • feminist criticism

But in in those days, I I the feminist movement came later.

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Examples

  • Her latest book explores feminist themes in contemporary literature.

  • Mom's been really into modern feminist art recently.

  • Tonight my friend is putting on an art show with this amazing feminist artist who is also a woman.

  • Most people doing work on gender are feminist, most doing research.

  • As a result of this national involvement, the feminist movement has changed state health policy.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Urban middle-class leaders in the feminist movement also recognize the value of health care.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The final theme to emerge from our study is activism, networking, and developing a feminist consciousness.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Many feminist activists advocate for equal pay in the workplace.

  • The feminist movement has significantly influenced social change over the past few decades.

Synonyms

feministic
vsfeminist
1 5.4

Supporting equal rights for women

is more neutral and less about public advocacy
profeminist
vsfeminist
7.0

Supporting equal rights and fair treatment for women

is broader and may not involve active public campaigning

Antonyms

antifeminist
  • Offensive
1 8.2

A person who opposes equal rights for women and men

Compounds

People who work to get equal rights and chances for women

7.7

Using body movement to help women feel stronger and heal

How Extreme

feminazi
  • Slur
9.9
militant
45 6.8
feminist
142 3.7

Surface Forms

feminist positive

Morphology

feminist = feminine (transparent) = femin + ist

The suffix '-ist' clearly indicates a person who supports or believes in the root concept.

Etymology

The word feminist comes from the Latin root femina meaning 'woman' and the ending -ist meaning 'one who supports'. So a feminist idea is one that supports equal rights and opportunities for women.