ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnizəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: femin ine (I) + -ism
1. : the presence of female characteristics in males
2.
[probably from French féminisme, from féminin feminine + -isme -ism]
a. : the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
b. : organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests ; specifically : the 19th and 20th century movement seeking to remove restrictions that discriminate against women