feminist — a person who supports the rights of women
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who supports the rights of women
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfemənɪst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was a secret feminist who taught me that girls can be anything they want.
- He proudly calls himself a feminist and does all the housework while his wife watches Netflix.
- The feminist book club meets every Tuesday to discuss gender equality over coffee and cake.
feminist
NOUN[/ˈfemənɪst/]
a person who supports the rights of women
Supporting women's rights and equality
The feminist challenged unfair treatment. (FEMALE + EQUALITY = FEMINIST → a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women)
A feminist becomes an activist to support a more equal society.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from French féminisme, coined in 1851, combining the Latin femina (woman) with the suffix -isme (doctrine or practice). Originally denoting feminine qualities, it evolved to describe advocacy for women's rights and gender equality.
Breakdown
femina (Latin: woman) + -ism (a doctrine, practice, or advocate of a cause), with the agent noun suffix -ist creating 'one who practices feminism'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother was a secret feminist who taught me that girls can be anything they want.”
“He proudly calls himself a feminist and does all the housework while his wife watches Netflix.”
“The feminist book club meets every Tuesday to discuss gender equality over coffee and cake.”
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