[fem-uh-niz-uh
m] 
| 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. |
| 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. |
A movement for granting women political, social, and economic equality with men. (See women's movement.)