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Englishwoman

American

[ing-glish-woom-uhn, -lish-] / ˈɪŋ glɪʃˌwʊm ən, -lɪʃ- /

noun

plural

Englishwomen

a woman who is a native or citizen of England.

Englishwoman British

/ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃˌwʊmən /

noun

a female native or inhabitant of England

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Etymology

Origin of Englishwoman

First recorded in 1520–30; English + woman

Example Sentences

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In Lee Knight’s film, a chance meeting between a young Black Englishman in the process of finding himself and an elderly, white Englishwoman blossoms into an unexpected kinship — one based on Knight’s experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

A proper Englishwoman whose husband, Arthur, served in Burma, she has been formidable all her life, with an unshakeable faith in God and the empire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The 29-year-old Englishwoman has banked three top-11 finishes already this year.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

The Englishwoman is undefeated in 12 professional fights and has expressed a desire to be "undisputed champion by the end of the year".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

"Is there an Englishwoman here? I would like to see this English lady."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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