woman

Meanings

• noun

  A female human being

  - "Women have made great strides in education and employment in recent decades."
  - "She is a woman of great intelligence and compassion."

• noun

  A person who represents the feminine gender, often used to refer to a female deity or an effigy

  - "The statue of the woman represented the goddess of fertility."
  - "The painting depicted a woman holding a baby."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwʊmən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwʊmən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

female , lady

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with woman
man , can , van , pan , tan

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Woman (en) : Female human being
   

2. Woman (en) : A person who represents the feminine gender
   

3. Woman (en) : A female deity or an effigy
   

4. Woman (en) : A person who operates a vehicle
   

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Variants

List of all variants of woman that leads to same result
woman , womanless , women , woman of color , women of color , woman of letters , women of letters , woman of the street , women of the street , woman's rights , woman suffrage , woman suffrages , woman of ill repute , woman of the world , feminine touch , woman's touch , woman's/feminine touch , anti-woman

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wīfman, wīmann 'woman, wife', from wīf 'woman' + mann 'man'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest word in the English language with the letter sequence 'woman' is 'unquestionable'.

2. In many cultures, women are believed to have the ability to heal with herbs and natural remedies.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Gender: The social and cultural roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities that a society considers appropriate for men and women.

2. Feminism: A movement advocating for the rights and equality of women.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Throughout history, women have held various roles in society, including as caregivers, workers, leaders, and artists. In many cultures, women have been revered as goddesses and symbols of fertility, motherhood, and love. Women have made significant contributions to literature, art, music, and science.

How to Memorize "woman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman with long, flowing hair and a nurturing expression.
   - Visualize a woman in traditional clothing from a different culture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'woman' with the image of a caring mother.
   - Think of the word 'woman' as representing femininity and grace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Women Can Vote' to remember that women have the right to vote.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Women Are Powerful' to remember the strength and influence of women.

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