"TERFism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From TERF + -ism. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|TERF|-ism}} TERF + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} TERFism (uncountable)
  1. (usually derogatory) The beliefs on trans people held by TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists). Tags: derogatory, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Gender-critical feminism, Transgender, Transphobia Translations (Translations): TERFisme (French)
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