herstory
History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's point of viewHistory that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, slang, uncountable)History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
(countable, uncountable)Any historical writing by or about women.
(countable, uncountable)Biographical material about a woman.
Origin
Wordplay: blend of her + history, derived as though the first syllable in history were hisWordplay: blend of her + history, derived as though the first syllable in history were his, the male determiner.
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Forms
plural: herstories| Singular | herstory |
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Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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