womankind

American

[woom-uhn-kahynd] / ˈwʊm ənˌkaɪnd /

noun

women, as distinguished from men; the female gender.

womankind British

/ ˈwʊmənˌkaɪnd /

noun

the female members of the human race; women collectively

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Etymology

Origin of womankind

A Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; woman, kind ²

Example Sentences

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As such, few commoners saw Monday’s highly publicized private jaunt to the boundary between Earth and space as some giant leap for all womankind.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

With this story, Jackson does the important work of reclaiming the word witch, stripping it of its oppressive power and redefining it for womankind.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

I’d rather my films be known and I don’t care to be on public platforms trying to represent the whole of womankind.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2019

“I feel like the chips are stacked against us,” said Ms. Graham, meaning all of womankind.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2018

A bad name she gave to womankind, even the best.”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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