Dairywomen: meaning, definitions and examples

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dairywomen

 

[ ˈdɛəriˌwɪmɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

women in agriculture

Dairywomen are women engaged in the production and management of milk and dairy products. They may work on farms, either as owners or employees, and often play a critical role in ensuring the quality of the milk and the welfare of the animals. In many cultures, dairywomen are vital to local economies and food systems.

Synonyms

dairy farmer, female dairy farmer, milk producer.

Examples of usage

  • The dairywomen worked tirelessly to produce fresh milk each morning.
  • In the cooperative, dairywomen share tips on animal husbandry and management.
  • Many dairywomen have faced challenges due to climate change affecting their farms.

Translations

Translations of the word "dairywomen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mulher leiteira

🇮🇳 दुग्ध उत्पादक महिला

🇩🇪 Milchbäuerin

🇮🇩 perempuan peternak susu

🇺🇦 молочарка

🇵🇱 mleczarka

🇯🇵 乳製品生産者の女性

🇫🇷 femme laitière

🇪🇸 mujer lechera

🇹🇷 süt üreticisi kadın

🇰🇷 낙농 여성

🇸🇦 امرأة منتجة للحليب

🇨🇿 mlékařka

🇸🇰 mliekarka

🇨🇳 奶制品女性

🇸🇮 mlekarica

🇮🇸 mjólkurkona

🇰🇿 сүт өндіруші әйел

🇬🇪 რძის ქალი

🇦🇿 süd istehsal edən qadın

🇲🇽 mujer lechera

Etymology

The term 'dairywoman' is derived from the combination of 'dairy,' referring to a place where milk is processed or produced, and 'woman,' denoting a female gender. Historically, women have played significant roles in dairy farming, traditionally managing the milking of cows, cheese production, and taking care of the family livestock. With roots tracing back to the Old English term 'dair,' which meant 'to draw milk,' the concept has evolved over the centuries, reflecting changes in agricultural practices and societal roles. The significance of dairywomen became particularly pronounced in agrarian societies, where their labor contributed significantly to the food supply and economic stability. In modern times, dairywomen continue to be essential in the dairy industry, advocating for sustainable practices and representing women's contributions to agriculture.