Word

feminist

noun C1

/ˈfɛmənɪst/

Meanings

noun

a person who supports feminism and believes in equality between women and men

adjective

supporting feminism or relating to efforts to achieve gender equality

Definition

A feminist is someone who believes in and supports equality of rights and opportunities for women and men.

A feminist is a person who supports the idea that women and men should have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. The word often describes someone who speaks up about gender inequality and works to change unfair systems or attitudes. It can refer to people of any gender and is used in everyday conversation, academic contexts, and politics.

Examples

As a feminist, I try to notice how everyday language can quietly reinforce unequal expectations.
She describes herself as a feminist, but she prefers practical changes over slogans.
He became a feminist after studying the history of voting rights and noticing patterns that still persist.
They hosted a feminist film night to spark a nuanced discussion about power and representation.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes use feminist as an insult, but in standard English it is generally a neutral term for someone who supports gender equality.