herstory

[hur-stuh-ree, hurs-tree]

noun

plural

herstories 

1. history (used especially in feminist literature and in women's studies as an alternative form to distinguish or emphasize the particular experience of women).

herstory

/ ˈhɜːstərɪ /

noun

1. history from a female point of view or as it relates to women

Word History and Origins

Origin of herstory¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of herstory¹

C20: from changing the initial his in _history to her , as if _history were derived from his + story rather than from Latin historia

Example Sentences

During the match, supporters in the stands held signs, including "Pawol making HERstory," and "the time has come for one & all to play ball".

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The sixth series of the UK version of RuPaul's Drag Race made herstory as the first time queens could win a cash prize - a fixture of the US series - of £25,000.

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That is why she helped set up HerStory - a place where she and others help share the stories of Afghan women and girls in their own words, both inside and out of the country.

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The award recognises not just the work done on HerStory, but also her passion for standing up for women's rights in Afghanistan.

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HerStory - the website which grew out of this thought - started in 2023.

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