protofeminist

English

Etymology

From proto- +‎ feminist.

Adjective

protofeminist (not comparable)

1. Preceding but anticipating or laying the groundwork for feminism
   • 1988 April 1, Lawrence Bommer, “Amelia Lives!”, in Chicago Reader‎^[1]:

     As Shamas depicts her, Earhart is basically a one-note, protofeminist heroine who pursues adventure "for the fun of it."