Protofeminist
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who preceded but anticipated or laid the groundwork for feminism.
Adjective
- 1 Preceding but anticipating or laying the groundwork for feminism. not-comparable
"As Shamas depicts her, Earhart is basically a one-note, protofeminist heroine who pursues adventure "for the fun of it.""
Example
More examples"As Shamas depicts her, Earhart is basically a one-note, protofeminist heroine who pursues adventure "for the fun of it.""
Etymology
From proto- + feminist.
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