English · Culture & Society
feminism
/ˈfem.ɪ.nɪ.zəm/
[/ˈfem.ɪ.nɪ.zəm/]
movement for women's equality
Advancednoun
Definition
The belief in and movement for the social, political, and economic equality of women and men. It seeks to end discrimination based on sex.
Example
Feminism helped win women the right to vote and to enter professions once closed to them.
Feminism helped win women the right to vote and to enter professions once closed to them.
Etymology
From French 'féminisme', from Latin 'femina' (woman), plus '-ism'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in social, political, and academic discussion.