feminist
word
/ˈfɛmənɪst/
/fˈɛmɪnˌɪst/
Definition
A feminist is someone who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and believes in gender equality.
Usage & Nuances
'Feminist' can refer to any gender. It's neutral in formal writing but can be used positively or negatively depending on context or speaker. Common collocations: 'feminist movement', 'feminist ideas', 'proud feminist'. Sometimes misunderstood as being 'anti-male'; actually means supporting equality.
Spanish: feministaPortuguese (BR): feministaPortuguese (PT): feministaChinese (Simplified): 女权主义者Chinese (Traditional): 女權主義者Hindi: नारीवादीArabic: نسويBengali: নারীবাদীRussian: феминист - феминисткаJapanese: フェミニストVietnamese: nhà nữ quyềnKorean: 페미니스트Turkish: feministUrdu: نسوانیIndonesian: feminis
Example Sentences
Being a feminist means supporting equal rights for everyone, not just women.
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Some people have a wrong idea about what a feminist is.
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She is a proud feminist.
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My friend became a feminist in college.
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He reads many feminist books.
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Many young people today identify as feminists.
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