Definition of FEMINISM

feminism

Plural: feminisms

Noun

  • a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
  • the movement aimed at equal rights for women
  • The state of being feminine; femininity.
  • A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.

Origin / Etymology

From French féminisme circa 1837, ultimately from Latin fēminīnus, from fēmina (“woman”). First recorded in English in 1851, originally meaning "the state of being feminine." Sense of "advocacy of women's rights" is from 1895.

Synonyms

feminist movement, women's lib, women's liberation movement

Antonyms

antifeminism

Scrabble Score: 15

feminism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
feminism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
feminism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

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