Herstory

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhÉœrstÉ™ri/, /ˈhÉœrstri/

Origin

Wordplay herhistory, derived as though the first syllable in history were his, the male pronoun.

Full definition of herstory

Noun

1. (nonstandard) History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
2. (feminism) Any historical writing by or about women.