Firewoman: meaning, definitions and examples
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firewoman
[ ˈfaɪərˌwʊmən ]
emergency services
A female firefighter who is trained to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.
Synonyms
female firefighter, firefighter woman
Examples of usage
- The firewoman bravely entered the burning building to save the trapped residents.
- She is the first female firewoman to be promoted to captain in our department.
gender-specific term
A term used to refer to a woman who works in the fire department or is involved in firefighting activities.
Synonyms
fire brigade member, firefighter
Examples of usage
- She proudly identifies herself as a firewoman, breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated field.
- The firewoman demonstrated exceptional skills in handling emergency situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "firewoman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bombeira
🇮🇳 महिला दमकलकर्मी
🇩🇪 Feuerwehrfrau
🇮🇩 pemadam kebakaran wanita
🇺🇦 жінка-пожежник
🇵🇱 strażaczka
🇯🇵 女性消防士
🇫🇷 pompière
🇪🇸 bombera
🇹🇷 kadın itfaiyeci
🇰🇷 여성 소방관
🇸🇦 إطفائية
🇨🇿 hasička
🇸🇰 hasička
🇨🇳 女消防员
🇸🇮 gasilka
🇮🇸 slökkviliðskona
🇰🇿 өрт сөндіруші әйел
🇬🇪 მეხანძრე ქალი
🇦🇿 qadın yanğınsöndürən
🇲🇽 bombera
Etymology
The term 'firewoman' originated in the late 20th century as a gender-specific variation of the word 'firefighter'. It reflects the increasing presence of women in traditionally male-dominated professions such as firefighting. The use of 'firewoman' acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of women in the field of fire services, highlighting their bravery, skill, and dedication.
See also: bonfire, fiery, fire, firearm, firearms, firebomb, firebox, firebrand, firebug, firecrackers, fired, firefighter, fireman, fireplace, firepower, firestorm, firewall, firework, fireworks, firing, misfire.