herstory

American  

[hur-stuh-ree, hurs-tree] / ˈhɜr stə ri, ˈhɜrs tri /

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).

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herstory British  

/ ˈhɜːstərɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of herstory

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

“I think Ireland is ready to celebrate our women and our goddess and our saint,” said Melanie Lynch, founder and CEO of Herstory, which advocated for the holiday.

From Seattle Times

Herstory has been sponsoring celebrations around Ireland in recent days — complete with fire dances and light shows — and a traveling exhibit highlighting women peacemakers in Northern Ireland.

From Seattle Times

Part of the wider Herstory programme, the exhibition will tour a number of locations across Northern Ireland this year to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday peace agreement.

From BBC

Herstory founder and project curator Melanie Lynch said it was imperative that a new generation knew the role played by women in bringing an end to violence in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

"It's time to write herstory into history."

From BBC