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feminism
noun
fem·i·nismˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm 
:belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
…feminism began in the late 1840s with the campaign for women's suffrage in America. The second wave came in the 1960s with the call for women's "liberation" and equality under the law. A third wave in the 1990s was more rebellious than reformist, more anarchically individualistic than disciplined and legalistic. Some think we are in the midst of a fourth wave, sustained by the internet and social media …—
The Economist (London)
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The New Yorker,New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025By Jones is a writer with a strong focus on health, parenting, disability, andfeminism.—Heather Jones,Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025Justin has been open about his desire to raise his children following his own beliefs in the Baháʼí faith andfeminism.—Katie Mannion,PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025For book lovers, there are numerous options for children and young adults on a wide range of subjects from Hispanic heritage andfeminism, to Japanese animation and romance novels.—Carlos Rico,San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025See All Example Sentences forfeminismWord History
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1893, in the meaning definedabove
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“Feminism.”Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminism. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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feminism
nounfem·i·nismˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
1
:the theory supporting the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
2
:organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
Medical Definition
feminism
nounfem·i·nismˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
:the presence of female characteristics in males
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