womanhood
Americannoun
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the state of being a woman; womanly character or qualities.
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women collectively.
American womanhood.
noun
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the state or quality of being a woman or being womanly
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women collectively
Etymology
Origin of womanhood
A Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at woman, -hood
Example Sentences
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“The modern methods taught by certified instructors today are far more researched, and far more accurate,” said Natural Womanhood in a 2018 post.
From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2022
Womanhood influenced almost every aspect of your life, from the biology of menstruation and childbirth, to how you dressed and acted, to your social roles: daughter, sister, mother, girlfriend and wife.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
Womanhood, hooks said, could not be reduced to a singular experience but had to be considered within a framework encompassing race and class.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021
Tanya Robertson founded Womanhood as an online catalogue to sell lingerie to women of all shapes and sizes and ages.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2021
“Rejoice with me all Womanhood, for lo! a champion of the cause is born. I have dedicated her to this work from the beginning. May she...leave her impress on the world for goodness and truth.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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