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Meaning of fauxminist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An insincere or inauthentic feminist.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“This organization exists to take away a freedom that is important to every woman of childbearing age. It is more accurate to call them FAUXminists against Choice!”
“"And you call yourself a feminist!" the baby sneers, her contempt as ill-concealed as a teenage boy's designer underpants. "Fauxminist! Fauxminist!" her big sister shrills.”
“2012, Bianca Pencz, "Beyoncé: feminist or fauxminist?", Vancouver Observer, 25 April 2012 (used in title only)”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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