woman

(wo͝omˈən)

1. An adult female human.
2. Women considered as a group; womankind: “Woman feels the invidious distinctions of sex exactly as the black man does those of color” (Elizabeth Cady Stanton).
3. An adult female human belonging to a specified occupation, group, nationality, or other category. Often used in combination: an Englishwoman; congresswoman; a saleswoman.
4. Feminine quality or aspect; womanliness.
5. A female servant or subordinate.
6. Informal
   a. A wife.
   b. A female lover or sweetheart. See Usage Notes at lady, man, person.

Related Forms:

• womˈan·less adjective