women's rights

American  

Or woman's rights

plural noun

1. the rights claimed for women, equal to those of men, with respect to suffrage, property, the professional fields, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of women's rights

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The country is in the midst of an ambitious effort to transform its economy, diversifying beyond energy into AI and technology more broadly while liberalizing women’s rights.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

But Huerta was also a legend, a fiercely independent mother who had a passion for addressing the social issues of the time — women’s rights, poverty and racism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The My Voice, My Choice group behind the initiative has hailed the decision as a victory for women in Europe and a political commitment to women's rights.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

French Gates’s philanthropy is now focused on women’s rights and young people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

For hours, the audience listened to speeches and debates about women’s rights.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling