Protofeminist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Protofeminist is an adjective meaning Preceding but anticipating or laying the groundwork for feminism.
Meaning
Preceding but anticipating or laying the groundwork for feminism.
More Meanings
- A person who preceded but anticipated or laid the groundwork for feminism.
Example Sentences
As Shamas depicts her, Earhart is basically a one-note, protofeminist heroine who pursues adventure "for the fun of it."
Word Forms
- protofeminists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prefeminist, prefeminism, prepatriarchal, advance, preambulatory, precursive.
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