feminist
/'feminist/
Definition
Noun:
- A person who supports or advocates for feminism: A "feminist" is someone who believes in and promotes the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes, often specifically focusing on women's rights and interests.
Adjective:
- Relating to or advocating for feminism: The term "feminist" describes ideas, movements, theories, or actions that support the goal of achieving gender equality.
Examples
Noun:
- She is a committed feminist who writes about gender issues.
- Many feminists in the early 20th century fought for women's right to vote.
Adjective:
- Her feminist perspective influenced the company's new policies.
- The book offers a feminist analysis of classical literature.
Advanced Usage
"Feminist movement": A collective social and political effort to achieve gender equality.
- The feminist movement of the 1960s and 70s led to significant legal changes.
"Feminist theory": A body of academic work that analyzes gender inequality and advocates for women's rights.
- She is studying feminist theory in her sociology class.
Variants and Related Words
Feminism (n): The belief in and advocacy for the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.
- Feminism seeks to dismantle systemic gender-based discrimination.
Feministic (adj): A less common variant meaning relating to feminism.
- His views are considered quite feministic.
Synonyms
- Egalitarian (n/adj): A person who believes in the principle of equality for all people.
- Women's rights advocate (n): A person who publicly supports women's rights.
Related Phrases
Feminist critique: An analysis or evaluation from a feminist perspective.
- The article provides a feminist critique of the film industry.
Pro-feminist (adj/n): Used to describe individuals (often men) who support feminist goals.
- He identifies as a pro-feminist ally.
Adjective
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of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women
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feminist critique
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Noun
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a supporter of feminism
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