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feminists

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɛmənɪsts// UK //fˈɛmɪnˌɪsts// fem·i·nists

n. people who believe that men and women should have the same rights, power, and opportunities. They work to make society fair for everyone regardless of their gender.

n. advocates of social, political, and economic equality between the sexes. Often used to describe those who actively challenge patriarchal structures or gender-based discrimination.


SIMPLE

Many feminists are campaigning for equal pay in the workplace.

CONTEXTUAL

The conference brought together feminists from around the world to discuss improvements in girls' education.

COMPLEX

While early feminists focused primarily on legal rights like suffrage, modern movements often address a broader range of issues including intersectionality and systemic cultural biases.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'feminist'; functions as a collective noun when referring to the movement as a whole.

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