womanpower

American  

[woom-uhn-pou-er] / ˈwʊm ənˌpaʊ ər /

noun

1. potential or actual power from the endeavors of women.

   the utilization of womanpower during a great national emergency.

2. the influence exerted by women as a group, especially in the workforce and in social and political activities.

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Etymology

Origin of womanpower

First recorded in 1940–45; woman + power

Example Sentences

“Government policy encouraged the expansion of married women’s employment, not because the government was dominated by liberals or feminists, but out of a desire to foster industrial expansion — as well as a cold war fear that the Russians would win educational and technological superiority if Americans did not use their ‘womanpower’ more effectively.”

From Washington Post

Although womanpower keeps me bound to Britney, a vast chasm still separates us.

From Salon

You need manpower, womanpower, whatever.

From New York Times

"Just learned that @DollyParton was a producer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and my mind is blown. Just put Dolly in charge of the world already! #womanpower #Buffy #dollyparton," another hilariously tweeted.

From Fox News

One scene shows the mission’s female scientists dressed in bright saris — just as they were in a memorable 2014 photo showcasing ISRO’s womanpower.

From Nature