feminism

noun/ˈfɛmɪnɪzəm/

Frequency rank: #5,067 most common English word

Meaning

The belief in and advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for women.

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Example sentence

She gave a powerful speech about feminism and the importance of equal rights for women.

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