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feminist

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fem⋅i⋅nism

  [fem-uh-niz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men.
2. (sometimes initial capital letter) an organized movement for the attainment of such rights for women.
3. feminine character.
Origin:
1890–95; < F féminisme; see feminine, -ism

Related forms:
fem⋅i⋅nist, noun, adjective
fem⋅i⋅nis⋅tic, adjective
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fem·i·nist   (fěm'ə-nĭst)   
n.  A person whose beliefs and behavior are based on feminism.
adj.  Relating to feminism.
fem'i·nis'tic adj.
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Cultural Dictionary

feminism

A movement for granting women political, social, and economic equality with men. (See women's movement.)

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: fem·i·nism
Pronunciation: 'fem-&-"niz-&m
Function: noun
: the presence of female characteristics in males
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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