herstory Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɜːst(ə)ɹi/
What Does Herstory Mean?
Herstory is a noun that means History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view. It is also used to mean Any historical writing by or about women.
Herstory in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɜːst(ə)ɹi/ |
| Plural | herstories |
Herstory Definition (Noun)
- History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
- Any historical writing by or about women.
- Biographical material about a woman.
Synonyms of Herstory
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Herstory synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
herstory (countable and uncountable, plural herstories)
Origin of Herstory
Wordplay: blend of her + history, derived as though the first syllable in history were his, the male determiner.