Yachtswomen: meaning, definitions and examples
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yachtswomen
[ ˈjɒtzwɪmən ]
sailing, sports
Yachtswomen refer to women who participate in the sport of sailing a yacht. They may compete in races or engage in recreational sailing. This term emphasizes the role of women in an activity historically dominated by men.
Synonyms
female sailor, woman sailor.
Examples of usage
- The yachtswomen showcased their skills at the annual sailing competition.
- Many experienced yachtswomen mentor young girls interested in sailing.
- The team of yachtswomen broke several records during the regatta.
Translations
Translations of the word "yachtswomen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 navegadoras de iates
🇮🇳 याच चालक महिलाएं
🇩🇪 Yachtfahrerinnen
🇮🇩 perempuan pelaut yacht
🇺🇦 жінки-яхтсмени
🇵🇱 kobiety jachtowe
🇯🇵 ヨット乗りの女性
🇫🇷 femmes navigateurs
🇪🇸 mujeres yate
🇹🇷 yat kadınları
🇰🇷 요트 여성
🇸🇦 نساء القوارب
🇨🇿 ženy jachtařky
🇸🇰 ženy jachtárky
🇨🇳 女游艇驾驶员
🇸🇮 ženske jadrnice
🇮🇸 kvenna sem sigla á jötum
🇰🇿 әйелдер яхтсмендер
🇬🇪 ქალები იახტები
🇦🇿 yat qadınları
🇲🇽 mujeres yate
Etymology
The term 'yachtswoman' is a compound word made up of 'yacht' and 'woman.' The word 'yacht' originates from the Dutch word 'jacht,' meaning 'hunt,' which was initially used to describe a light sailing vessel that was used for hunting and later evolved to refer to recreational sailing boats. The usage of 'yachtswoman' began to gain traction in the 20th century as women increasingly participated in sailing, a space traditionally occupied by men. The sporting aspect of yachting saw substantial growth after World War II, when women took an active role in competitive sailing, leading to the need for specific terminology. 'Yachtswoman' thus serves not only to describe a female participant in yachting but also highlights the growing acknowledgement and celebration of women's roles in maritime sports.