B2
feminine vs feminism vs feminist
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| feminineadjective/ˈfem.ə.nɪn/ | Meaning Having qualities that people traditionally connect with women. | Goes with — | Example She wore a soft, feminine dress with small flowers on it. |
| feminismnoun/ˈfem.ə.nɪ.zəm/ | Meaning the belief that women should have the same rights and chances as men, and the movement that works for this | Goes with modern feminism | Example She wrote her essay on the history of feminism in the twentieth century. |
| feministnoun/ˈfem.ə.nɪst/ | Meaning a person who believes that women should have the same rights and chances as men | Goes with feminist movement | Example Early feminists campaigned for the right to vote. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She wore a soft, dress with small flowers on it.