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Sportswomen: meaning, definitions and examples

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sportswomen

[ ˈspɔːtsˌwɪmɪn ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

athletics

Women who are skilled in sports and actively participate in athletic competitions.

Synonyms

female athletes, women athletes.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sportswomen	Generally used to refer to women who participate in sports at any level. This term is neutral and can be used in most contexts, formal or informal. The sportswomen displayed great skill and determination during the competition. Many young sportswomen look up to professional athletes as their role models.
female athletes	A more specific term focusing on the gender of the athlete. Often used in discussions that aim to highlight or address the role and presence of women in sports, especially in gender-specific contexts. The conference aimed to discuss the challenges faced by female athletes in professional sports. Female athletes continue to break records and inspire future generations.
women athletes	Similar to 'female athletes,' this term underscores the gender of the athletes and is often used in contexts emphasizing gender distinctions in sports. It can be slightly more conversational. Women athletes from around the world competed in the championship. The organization is dedicated to supporting women athletes in their careers.

Word

Description / Examples

sportswomen

Generally used to refer to women who participate in sports at any level. This term is neutral and can be used in most contexts, formal or informal.

The sportswomen displayed great skill and determination during the competition.
Many young sportswomen look up to professional athletes as their role models.

female athletes

A more specific term focusing on the gender of the athlete. Often used in discussions that aim to highlight or address the role and presence of women in sports, especially in gender-specific contexts.

The conference aimed to discuss the challenges faced by female athletes in professional sports.
Female athletes continue to break records and inspire future generations.

women athletes

Similar to 'female athletes,' this term underscores the gender of the athletes and is often used in contexts emphasizing gender distinctions in sports. It can be slightly more conversational.

Women athletes from around the world competed in the championship.
The organization is dedicated to supporting women athletes in their careers.

Examples of usage

Sportswomen from around the world will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
She was recognized as one of the top sportswomen in her country.

Translations

Translations of the word "sportswomen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esportistas femininas

🇮🇳 खिलाड़ियाँ

🇩🇪 Sportlerinnen

🇮🇩 olahragawati

🇺🇦 спортсменки

🇵🇱 sportsmenki

🇯🇵 女性アスリート

🇫🇷 sportives

🇪🇸 deportistas femeninas

🇹🇷 sporcu kadınlar

🇰🇷 여자 운동선수

🇸🇦 رياضيات

🇨🇿 sportovkyně

🇸🇰 športovkyne

🇨🇳 女运动员

🇸🇮 športnice

🇮🇸 íþróttakonur

🇰🇿 спортшы әйелдер

🇬🇪 სპორტსმენები

🇦🇿 idmançılar qadınlar

🇲🇽 deportistas femeninas

Etymology

The term 'sportswomen' originated in the late 19th century as women started gaining more recognition and opportunities in the field of sports. With the growth of women's participation in athletics, the term became commonly used to refer to female athletes across various sports disciplines.