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radfem

radfem

9.8
Relating to ideas that aim for large changes to give women equal rights
  • adjective
  • /ˈrædˌfɛm/
translation icon : radical feminista
  • Her radfem arguments often challenge traditional views about family and work.

Examples

  • The article presented a distinctly radfem perspective on gender roles in society.

  • Some online communities are known for their strong radfem stances on women's rights.

  • Her views are distinctly radfem.

  • The radfem movement has gained traction in recent years.

  • The article presented a distinctly radfem perspective on gender roles in society.

  • Her radfem arguments often challenge traditional views about family and work.

  • Some online communities are known for their strong radfem stances on women's rights.

How Radical

extremist
  • Literature
186 6.9
radfem
9.8
feminist
194 3.6

Surface Forms

radfem positive

Morphology

radfem = radical + feminist (semi-transparent) = rad + fem

Formed by clipped elements 'rad' (radical) + 'fem' (feminist); the meaning is predictable but uses informal abbreviations that may be unfamiliar to learners.

Etymology

Radfem is a short form of radical and feminist, with radical meaning 'deep change' and feminist meaning 'support for women's rights'. So, radfem describes ideas that want big changes in how women are treated.