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womanism

Syllabification: (wom·an·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈwo͝oməˌnizəm/
Definition of womanism

noun

  • a form of feminism that emphasizes women’s natural contribution to society (used by some in distinction to the term feminism and its association with white women).

Derivatives

womanist

noun

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