women's studies

American

noun

a program of studies concentrating on the role of women in history, learning, and culture.

women's studies British

plural noun

courses in history, literature, psychology, etc, that are particularly concerned with women's roles, experiences, and achievements

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Etymology

Origin of women's studies

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Yet, numerous studies over the past decade have determined that paracervical blocks are highly effective at reducing pain during the procedure.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

He calls himself an AI optimist, citing numerous studies showing that artificial intelligence can help doctors treat patients more effectively and even to improve their bedside manners.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

China retaliated, and numerous studies suggest this caused economic pain for both sides.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

"Gel baits have been found by numerous studies to be very effective, at least in the lab, for German cockroach control," Gordon said.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

The combination of olive oil, hearty vegetables, and cheese that comes from goat's milk, mixed with decent servings of fish and meat, had been shown in numerous studies to promote longevity.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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