Womanhood: meaning, definitions and examples
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womanhood
[ ˈwʊmənˌhʊd ]
quality of being a woman
Womanhood refers to the state or condition of being an adult human female. It encompasses the various biological, social, and cultural aspects that define femininity.
Synonyms
female identity, femininity, womanliness
Examples of usage
- Her womanhood was celebrated on her 18th birthday.
- The journey into womanhood is marked by various milestones.
- Empowerment workshops aim to promote a positive sense of womanhood.
- The concept of womanhood has evolved over time.
- Gender equality is essential for the empowerment of womanhood.
Translations
Translations of the word "womanhood" in other languages:
🇵🇹 feminilidade
🇮🇳 नारीत्व
🇩🇪 Frauenhaftigkeit
🇮🇩 kewanitaan
🇺🇦 жіночність
🇵🇱 kobiecość
🇯🇵 女性らしさ
🇫🇷 féminité
🇪🇸 feminidad
🇹🇷 kadınlık
🇰🇷 여성다움
🇸🇦 أنوثة
🇨🇿 ženskost
🇸🇰 ženskosť
🇨🇳 女性气质
🇸🇮 ženskost
🇮🇸 kvenleiki
🇰🇿 әйелдік
🇬🇪 ქალურობა
🇦🇿 qadınlıq
🇲🇽 feminidad
Etymology
The term 'womanhood' has been in use since the 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'womanhode'. It has evolved over the centuries to encompass the diverse roles and qualities associated with being a woman in society. Womanhood has been a subject of exploration and advocacy, seeking to empower women and promote gender equality.
See also: womanizer, womanliness, womanly.