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feminist

gb/fˈɛmɪnɪst/ us/fˈɛmɪnɪst/
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Supporter of gender equality

Someone who believes that women and men should have the same rights and opportunities.

Patrón de uso: [someone] is a feminist
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'feminist' with 'female', but 'feminist' refers to beliefs and actions, not gender.
Sinónimos
gender equality advocate (More formal and explicitly focused on equality between genders.) | women's rights activist (Focuses specifically on promoting women's rights, a subset of feminist goals.)
Antónimos
sexist (Someone who discriminates based on gender, often favoring men over women.) | misogynist (Someone who dislikes or is prejudiced against women.)
Colocaciones
feminist movement |feminist activist |self-described feminist |feminist cause |feminist theory
Temas
gender |society |politics |relationships
Ejemplos
  • She has been a prominent feminist for over two decades.
  • Many young people today identify as feminist.
  • The conference featured speeches from leading feminist thinkers.
  • He became a feminist after learning about gender pay gaps.
  • The author is a feminist who writes about social change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • My sister is a feminist.
  • He says he is a feminist.
  • Many people are feminist today.
  • She is a famous feminist.
  • I want to be a feminist.
adjective B2 property
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Supporting gender equality

Showing or having the idea that women and men should be equal.

Patrón de uso: a feminist [idea/view/movement]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'feminist' here means 'for women only', but it means supporting equality for all genders.
Sinónimos
pro-equality (Informal, emphasizes general equality, not only gender-based.) | egalitarian (Formal, emphasizes equal treatment for all people, not just gender.)
Antónimos
sexist (Describes ideas or actions that discriminate based on gender.) | patriarchal (Describes systems or attitudes favoring male dominance.)
Colocaciones
feminist perspective |feminist literature |feminist approach |feminist theory |feminist ideals
Temas
gender |society |politics |relationships
Ejemplos
  • The book offers a feminist analysis of popular culture.
  • She gave a feminist speech about workplace equality.
  • His feminist views have influenced company policy.
  • They organized a feminist rally in the city center.
  • This law was shaped by feminist principles.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • She has a feminist view.
  • This is a feminist book.
  • They made a feminist speech.
  • He supports feminist ideas.
  • We joined a feminist group.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
feminist
AFI
GB/fˈɛmɪnɪst/
US/fˈɛmɪnɪst/
Sílabas y acento
fem - in - ist (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fem)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: feminist
Noun
  • Base: feminist
  • Plural: feminists
Familia de palabras
Forms
feminists noun
Core family
feminism noun B2
Related words
feminine adjective B1 femininity noun female adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
antifeminist noun unfeminine adjective
Advanced or less common
feminize verb feminization noun
Expresiones

feminist movement

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/fˈɛmɪnɪst mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase

Organized advocacy for gender equality

Groups and actions working for equal rights for women and men.

Ejemplos
  • The feminist movement gained strength in the 1970s.
  • She has been active in the feminist movement since college.

feminist theory

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/fˈɛmɪnɪst θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase

Academic study of gender inequality

Ideas studied in schools and universities that look at why men and women are not treated equally and how to change that.

Ejemplos
  • Feminist theory is taught in many sociology courses.
  • Her research is based on feminist theory.

self-described feminist

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/sˈɛlf dɪskɹˈaɪbd fˈɛmɪnɪst/
fixed phrase

Person who calls themselves a feminist

Someone who says they believe in equal rights for men and women.

Ejemplos
  • He is a self-described feminist who writes about politics.
  • Many self-described feminists attended the rally.

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