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postfeminism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a wide range of theories that respond to feminism, arguing that it is no longer relevant or that it needs to be extended to fit the changing expectations and experiences of women.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pós Proto-Indo-European *-ti Proto-Indo-European *pósti Proto-Italic *posti Old Latin poste Latin post English post- English feminism English postfeminism From post- + feminism.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 后女性主義 (hòunǚxìngzhǔyì) — range of viewpoints that position themselves as reactions to feminism
  • Danish: postfeminisme — range of viewpoints that position themselves as reactions to feminism
  • German: Postfeminismus — range of viewpoints that position themselves as reactions to feminism
  • Serbo-Croatian: postfeminizam — range of viewpoints that position themselves as reactions to feminism