feminism

Noun

Meaning

the movement aimed at equal rights for women

a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

women's liberation movement feminist movement women's lib campaign sisterhood crusade Alcott femininity feminist populism lib comtism Women's Liberation femaleness statist

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Antonyms

antifeminism misogyny misogynism male chauvinism male chauvinist dislike of women

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Hypernyms

ism movement cause campaign effort drive

Related terms

feminine femininity feminist feminazi feministic feminocentrism

Phrases with the word

advocate of feminism one who supports feminism person who supports feminism supporter of feminism supporting feminism one who believes in feminism

Examples

I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat. Rebecca West

The cornerstone of the political correctness that dominates campus culture is radical feminism. Phyllis Schlafly

And the first commandment of feminism is: I am woman; thou shalt not tolerate strange gods who assert that women have capabilities or often choose roles that are different from men's. Phyllis Schlafly

Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream. Rush Limbaugh

Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny; it is the political defense of women hating. Andrea Dworkin

Sweden is the Saudi Arabia of feminism. Julian Assange

Close letter words and terms

feminised feminiser feminising feminist feminist concepts feminist dance therapy