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Chairwomen: meaning, definitions and examples

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chairwomen

 

[ ˈʧɛrˌwɪmɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

leadership role

Chairwomen are women who hold the position of chairperson in a meeting, committee, or organization. This role typically involves presiding over the proceedings, making decisions about the agenda, and leading discussions. Chairwomen play a critical role in guiding the direction of meetings and ensuring that objectives are met. They represent the organization and can influence both the culture and decision-making processes.

Synonyms

chairperson, leader, moderator, president

Examples of usage

  • The chairwoman called the meeting to order.
  • She was appointed chairwoman of the board.
  • The chairwoman facilitated a productive discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "chairwomen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presidenta

🇮🇳 महिला अध्यक्ष

🇩🇪 Vorsitzende

🇮🇩 ketua wanita

🇺🇦 голова жінка

🇵🇱 przewodnicząca

🇯🇵 女性議長

🇫🇷 présidente

🇪🇸 presidenta

🇹🇷 başkan kadın

🇰🇷 여성 의장

🇸🇦 رئيسة

🇨🇿 předsedkyně

🇸🇰 predsedníčka

🇨🇳 女主席

🇸🇮 predsednica

🇮🇸 forseti kona

🇰🇿 төраға әйел

🇬🇪 პრეზიდენტი ქალი

🇦🇿 sədr qadın

🇲🇽 presidenta

Etymology

The term 'chairwoman' is a compound word derived from 'chair', meaning a position of authority, and 'woman', denoting the female gender. The use of 'chair' to refer to a leader of a meeting or organization dates back to the late Middle Ages, originally referring to a physical chair of authority. As societies evolved and the role of women in leadership positions increased throughout the 20th century, the term 'chairwoman' emerged as a way to acknowledge and designate female leaders. It became particularly significant during the women's rights movements when efforts to promote gender equality in all areas, including corporate and political structures, were gaining traction. While the term is used in various contexts today, the overall push for gender-neutral language has led some organizations to favor 'chair' to include individuals of all genders. Nevertheless, 'chairwoman' remains an important term in recognizing female leadership.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,689, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.