woman: Meaning and Definition of

wom•an

1. the female human being (distinguished from man).
2. an adult female person.
3. a female attendant to a lady of rank.
4. a wife.
5. the nature, characteristics, or feelings often attributed to women; womanliness.
6. a sweetheart or paramour; mistress.
7. a female employee or representative: A woman from the real estate agency called.
8. a female person who cleans house, cooks, etc.; housekeeper: The woman will be in to clean today.
9. women collectively: Woman is no longer subordinate to man.
10. (of females) to be free from restrictions, control, or dictatorial influence; be independent.

1. to put into the company of a woman.
2. to equip or staff with women.
3. to cause to act or yield like a woman.

1. of women; womanly.
2. female: a woman plumber.

-woman

1. a combining form ofchairwoman; forewoman; spokeswoman.