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- US Pronunciation
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- [pohst-fem-uh-nist]
- /poʊstˈfɛm ə nɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pohst-fem-uh-nist]
- /poʊstˈfɛm ə nɪst/
Definitions of postfeminist word
- adjective postfeminist relating to or occurring in the period after the feminist movement of the 1970s. 1
- adjective postfeminist relating to or characterized by the more equal treatment of women resulting from the success of this movement: a postfeminist household in which both partners share all tasks equally. 1
- adjective postfeminist relating to or noting a more moderate campaign for women’s rights in the era after many of the goals of the feminist movement, as more equal access to educational opportunities, more equal treatment in the workplace, and reproductive rights, were met: postfeminist acceptance of a woman’s right to prioritize either her career or her family. 1
- noun postfeminist a person who believes in, promotes, or embodies any of various ideologies springing from the feminism of the 1970s. 1
- adjective postfeminist resulting from or including the beliefs and ideas of feminism 0
- adjective postfeminist differing from or showing moderation of these beliefs and ideas 0
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Origin of postfeminist
First appearance:
before 1980 One of the 1% newest English words
1980-85; post- + feminist
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Parts of speech for Postfeminist
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postfeminist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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