herstory
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Meaning · English
History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Mama's Lullaby" shared the growth of McCord's appreciation for her mother and a prayer that her infant son might someday "sing this motther song with me"; a blending of the strong herstory of women's survival with the hope that men of the future will learn to praise their own capacity for nurturanc
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 “herstory” mean?
History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
Is “herstory” formal or informal?
herstory is generally slang.