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Definition of feminazi

feminazi

/ˌfɛm.ɪˈnɑːt.si/
fem · i · na · zi
Plural:feminazis
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• noun

1

A militant, radical, or extreme feminist perceived as intolerant or seeking superiority over men (used as a derogatory term).

Example

"The media studies seminar analyzed how detractors of the women's rights movement used the label 'feminazi' to dismiss gender-equality advocacy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This word is a highly derogatory, politically charged slur rather than a neutral analytical term, and its use is strictly avoided in formal, academic, and polite discourse.

• Rhymes for feminazi

• Nearby Words

female
femaleness
femicide
feminazi
feminine
femininely
feminineness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1980s as a portmanteau of 'feminist' and 'Nazi' by American professor Thomas Hazlett and popularized in the early 1990s by conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feminazi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feminazi
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