women
word · lemma: woman
/ˈwɪmən/
WIH-muhn
/wˈɪmɪn/
WIH-min
Definition
More than one adult female human; refers to adult females as a group.
Usage & Nuances
Plural form of "woman". Used for adult females only, not girls or children. Often used in both formal and informal contexts. Can refer to gender in social, cultural, or biological sense. Beware of context when referring to rights or roles.
Spanish: mujeresPortuguese (BR): mulheresPortuguese (PT): mulheresChinese (Simplified): 妇女 - 女人Chinese (Traditional): 婦女 - 女人Hindi: महिलाएँArabic: نساءBengali: মহিলারা - নারীরাRussian: женщиныJapanese: 女性（じょせい）たちVietnamese: phụ nữKorean: 여성들Turkish: kadınlarUrdu: عورتیںIndonesian: wanita
Example Sentences
Women often live longer than men.
basic
Several women attended the meeting.
basic
Women often face challenges at work.
basic
The conference focused on empowering women worldwide.
natural
Women’s voices are essential in this discussion.
natural
More women are running for political office these days.
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