femicides
- plural of femicide.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
While many are supportive, some worry that she is insufficiently committed to supporting feminist efforts to halt femicides.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2025
In December, hundreds of women protesting against a recent wave of femicides took to the streets of the capital, Nairobi.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2025
The new law expands protections for women at risk to prevent more serious violence and stem a wave of femicides which have sparked outrage across the country.
From Reuters ● Nov. 22, 2023
The fact that Mexico — where women didn’t have a constitutional right to vote until 1953 and which today struggles with femicides — could have a woman president might seem remarkable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
Nine of Mexico’s 2,446 municipalities, including Ecatepec, accounted for 13% of femicides nationally, through September.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
