feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm 
: belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
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That low-hanging-fruit approach also applies when the filmmakers derive comedy from the battle between feminism and the patriarchy.
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Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025
That low-hanging-fruit approach also applies when the filmmakers derive comedy from the battle between feminism and the patriarchy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 July 2025
The status of feminism dropped precipitously in public opinion polls.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 2 July 2025
Crummy husbands or boyfriends are punished, and feminism wins!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for feminism
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“Feminism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
1
: the theory supporting the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
2
: organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
Medical Definition
feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
: the presence of female characteristics in males
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