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womanhood

Pronunciation: /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
Definition of womanhood

noun

[mass noun]
  • the state or condition of being a woman:she was on the very brink of womanhood
  • the qualities considered to be natural to or characteristic of a woman:Mary was cultivated as an ideal of womanhood
  • women considered collectively:half of Britain’s womanhood is dress size 14 and over

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