Women Meaning and Definition
Women
Pronunciation
/ˈwʊmɪn/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A human female, typically characterized by reproductive organs, chromosomes, and other biological features distinguishing females from males; an adult human female, typically after puberty.
Etymology
The word “Women” originated from the Old English “wifman” which is derived from “wif” meaning woman and “man” meaning human being.
Usage Notes
The word “Women” is typically used to refer to adult human females, while “girl” refers to a younger human female. The term “woman” is often used interchangeably with “female”, but “female” typically refers to the biological sex.
Cultural References
The term “Women” has been used in various cultural and social contexts throughout history. In recent times, the #MeToo movement has brought attention to the struggles and injustices faced by women around the world.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- She’s a real woman, not like those other women
- The woman in white
Related Words or Phrases
- Girl
- Male
- Female
Collocations
- Woman and child
- Women’s rights
Frequency of Use
The word “Women” is commonly used in everyday language, and has been a part of the English language for centuries.
Common Misspellings
- women
- womans