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Feminists

Verb / ˈfemʌnɪsts / Another word for feminists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Feminists are people who believe in equal rights for women and men.

Synonyms & similar words

womensliberationist womensrightist feminist libber feminazis

Synonyms by register

Formal

equalitarians advocates of gender equality proponents of women's rights

Informal

women's rights advocates equality supporters

Antonyms

misogynists chauvinists sexists patriarchs traditionalists

Common collocations

  • radical feminists
  • liberal feminists
  • socialist feminists
  • modern feminists
  • feminists argue
  • feminists believe
  • feminists demand

Word family

noun feminism
adjective feminist

Usage note

The term 'feminist' refers to someone who supports feminism, the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. It is generally a positive term, though it has been subject to political misrepresentation.

Example sentences

  1. The feminists marched for equal pay.
  2. The feminists fought for women's right to vote.
  3. The feminists organized a rally for reproductive rights.
  4. The feminists demanded an end to gender discrimination.
  5. The feminists advocated for workplace equality.

Quotes

  • I am a feminist because I believe in equal rights for all genders.
  • Feminism is not a dirty word. It simply means equality for all.
  • Feminism isn't about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It's about changing the way the world perceives that strength.

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