protofeminist adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Preceding but anticipating or laying the groundwork for feminism.As Shamas depicts her, Earhart is basically a one-note, protofeminist heroine who pursues adventure "for the fun of it." — 1988 noun1 •A person who preceded but anticipated or laid the groundwork for feminism. formsprotofeminists
