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bloomerism

Bloomerism (noun) means Support for equal rights for women; an early form of feminism, especially in relation to dress.

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Support for equal rights for women; an early form of feminism, especially in relation to dress.
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Etymology

From Bloomer + -ism, after women's-rights advocate Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818–1894).

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"bloomerism" (noun) means support for equal rights for women; an early form of feminism, especially in relation to dress.

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