committeewoman
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Definition
Noun: A female member of a committee. The word specifies the gender of the committee member.
Usage
The word "committeewoman" is used to identify or refer to a woman serving on a committee. It is a straightforward compound noun. * She was elected as the new committeewoman for the district. * The committeewoman presented the subcommittee's findings.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in formal titles or official roles, often in political, organizational, or administrative contexts.
- As the senior committeewoman, she led the delegation.
Variants and Related Words
- Committee (n): A group of people appointed for a specific function.
- Committeeman (n): A male member of a committee.
- Committee member (n): A gender-neutral term for a person serving on a committee.
Synonyms
- Female committee member
- Committee member (gender-neutral)
Notes on Usage
- "Committeewoman" is a specific term that highlights gender. In modern usage, the gender-neutral "committee member" is often preferred unless specifying gender is relevant to the context.
Noun
- a woman who is a member of a committee