"Bloomerism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Bloomer + -ism, after women's-rights advocate Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818–1894). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Bloomer|ism}} Bloomer + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Bloomerism (uncountable)
  1. (historical, sometimes derogatory) Support for equal rights for women; an early form of feminism, especially in relation to dress. Wikipedia link: Amelia Bloomer Tags: derogatory, historical, sometimes, uncountable Categories (topical): Feminism Related terms: bloomer, bloomers

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