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feminist

fe·mi·nist

UK/ˈfɛmənɪst/ US/ˈfɛmʌnɪst/ fairly common
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women

  • “feminist critique”

noun

1.

Origin

First attested in 1852. Ultimately from Latin fēminīnus, from fēmina (“woman”). See also feminine, feminism.

Phrases

  • anarchist feminist
  • feminist dance therapy
  • feminist studies
  • gender-critical feminist
  • radical feminist
  • third wave feminist
  • third-wave feminist

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