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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Men in prestigious publications and TV programs were empowered to offer their behavioral prescriptions for all womankind, and women were expected to apologize for their failure to please the male gaze.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

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

JB: So in other words, let’s not call this a giant leap for womankind just yet.

From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2019

He had such respect and love for womankind and its intellect, curiosity, awareness, talent and, yes, beauty, that it is hard not to be gobsmacked reading it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2018

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

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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