feminist
pronunciation
How to pronounce feminist in British English:
UK [ˈfemənɪst]
How to pronounce feminist in American English:
US [ˈfemənɪst]
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- Noun:
- a supporter of feminism
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women
Word Origin
- feminist (n.)
- 1892, from French féministe (1872); also see feminism. As an adjective by 1894. Womanist sometimes was tried as a native alternative. Femalist already had been taken as "courter of woman, a gallant" (1610s).
Example
- 1. Would you consider yourself a feminist ?
- 2. But there are other possible explanations for this feminist antipathy towards religion .
- 3. She even calls herself a feminist - why wouldn 't feminists support her ?
- 4. In her idiosyncratic way , mrs palin also represents the fulfilment of the feminist dream .
- 5. As a proud lesbian feminist I have campaigned for years against the beauty industry and cosmetic surgery .