women's rights
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of women's rights
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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"He was one of the very few men; they didn't understand at the time that women's rights are society's rights," she said of her father.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
"She consistently advocated for women's rights, standing in solidarity with the people of Iran and amplifying the message of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement on the global stage," it said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
These views have prompted outcry among anti-sex trafficking groups and many women’s rights groups.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"Now is the time to demand her unconditional freedom and the dismissal of all charges. No human and women's rights activists should ever be imprisoned for their peaceful work," it said.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The conservatives in the organization did not want the temperance group to have any link to suffrage, women’s rights, or the divorce issue.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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