Definition

A person who does not support or believe in the principles of feminism, which advocates for women's rights and equality.

Example

He identifies as a nonfeminist and does not support gender equality initiatives.

Conversation

I heard someone at the cafe identify themselves as a nonfeminist yesterday.

Really? That's not something you hear every day.

Yeah, it made me think about how different people's views can be.

Absolutely, it's important to understand where everyone is coming from.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonfeminist → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "feminist" (from Latin "femina", meaning woman, combined with the suffix "-ist", meaning a person who practices or advocates). The word "nonfeminist" refers to a person who does not advocate for women's rights or feminism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'feminist' relating to 'woman' — so a nonfeminist is someone who does not support women's rights.

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