feminist

Definition

Relating to or in accordance with feminism.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Feminist struggle takes place anytime anywhere any female or male resists sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression."
• "Whatever else, Irréversible is already a succès de scandale. [Gaspar] Noé's claims that it is a "feminist" movie sound far-fetched, but he certainly offers an extraordinarily pessimistic view of male sexuality."