feminist

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a supporter of feminism
  2. adjective of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women

Etymology

First attested in 1852. Ultimately from Latin fēminīnus, from fēmina (“woman”). See also feminine, feminism.

In classic literature

Synonyms

women's rightist, women's liberationist, libber

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