fauxminist

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Meaning · English

An insincere or inauthentic feminist.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

This organization exists to take away a freedom that is important to every woman of childbearing age. It is more accurate to call them FAUXminists against Choice!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fauxminist” mean?

An insincere or inauthentic feminist.

Is “fauxminist” formal or informal?

fauxminist is generally derogatory, slang.