English · Word Candidate

feminism

/ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/

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Also seen as: feminisms

Meaning · English

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.

Noun

Examples

Women are still forbidden to smoke there... Ardent though we are in feminism, we applaud this stand...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “feminism” mean?

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.

Is “feminism” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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