Countrywoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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countrywoman

 

[ ˈkʌntriˌwʊmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rural

A woman who lives in the countryside, often engaged in agricultural or farming activities.

Synonyms

female farmer, rural woman, woman from the countryside.

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Word Description / Examples
countrywoman

Often used in stories, novels, or descriptions to convey a woman with traditional rural values.

  • The countrywoman baked fresh bread every morning
rural woman

Employed to describe a woman residing in a rural area, often highlighting socio-economic aspects of rural life.

  • The rural woman often had to travel miles to access basic healthcare facilities
woman from the countryside

Used in a broad sense to depict a woman originating from a rural area. It can imply simplicity or a traditional way of life.

  • The woman from the countryside brought a sense of authenticity to the urban setting
female farmer

Used when specifically referring to a woman engaged in farming activities. This term focuses on her profession as a farmer.

  • The female farmer rose at dawn to tend to her crops

Examples of usage

  • The countrywoman tended to her crops every morning.
  • The countrywoman lived a simple life surrounded by nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "countrywoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compatriota

🇮🇳 देशवासी महिला

🇩🇪 Landsmännin

🇮🇩 wanita sebangsa

🇺🇦 співвітчизниця

🇵🇱 rodaczka

🇯🇵 同国の女性

🇫🇷 compatriote

🇪🇸 compatriota

🇹🇷 vatandaş kadın

🇰🇷 동포 여성

🇸🇦 امرأة من نفس البلد

🇨🇿 krajanka

🇸🇰 krajanka

🇨🇳 同胞女人

🇸🇮 rojakinja

🇮🇸 landskona

🇰🇿 отандас әйел

🇬🇪 მემკვიდრე ქალი

🇦🇿 vətənpərvər qadın

🇲🇽 compatriota

Etymology

The term 'countrywoman' originated from the combination of 'country' meaning rural area and 'woman' referring to a female individual. It has been used for centuries to describe women living in rural settings, typically involved in agricultural work or farming activities. The concept of a countrywoman embodies a connection to nature and a simpler way of life, away from the hustle and bustle of urban areas.

See also: backcountry, countrified, countryman, countrywide.