feminism
Translation
feminism
Examples
Feminism advocates for gender equality.
Feminism advocates for gender equality.
She wrote a book about the history of feminism.
She wrote a book about the history of feminism.
Grammar Patterns
((feminism)) the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes. Feminism is a social movement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: women's rights, gender equality; Antonyms: sexism, misogyny
Etymology
From Latin 'femina' (woman) + the suffix '-ism' which denotes a belief or movement.
Memory Tips
Think of 'female' + '-ism' (a belief system). It's a belief in the equality of females with males.