Femininism

/ˈfɛmɪnɪnɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A misspelling or variant of 'feminism'; the advocacy for women's rights and equality.

Etymology

This appears to be a non-standard variant or misspelling of 'feminism,' which comes from 'feminine' plus '-ism' (a suffix for ideologies or movements).

Kelly Says

This word shows up rarely in text, mostly as a typo—it's a good reminder that even common words have a 'correct' spelling that speakers have agreed upon, and variations get marked as errors.

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