female person
Definition
Noun: A human individual of the sex that is typically capable of bearing offspring or producing eggs. This term refers specifically to a person who is biologically female, characterized by XX chromosomes, and the associated primary and secondary sex characteristics.
Usage
The term "female person" is a formal and explicit compound noun used to specify a human being who is female. It is often used in legal, medical, sociological, or formal descriptive contexts to avoid ambiguity, emphasizing biological sex rather than gender identity or social roles. It is less common in everyday conversation, where "woman" or "girl" is typically used.
Examples
- The study surveyed 100 female persons between the ages of 25 and 40.
- The form required the applicant to indicate whether they were a male person or a female person.
- The law protects the rights of every female person in the workplace.
Advanced Usage
- In technical or legal writing, "female person" can be used to ensure precise, unambiguous language regarding biological sex.
- It may appear in demographic data, official documents, or scientific research to categorize participants or subjects.
Variants and Related Words
- Female (adjective/noun): The more common standalone term. As a noun, it can refer to any animal or plant of the sex that produces ova or bears young. (e.g., )
- Woman (noun): An adult female person.
- Girl (noun): A female child or young woman.
Synonyms
- Woman (for an adult)
- Girl (for a child or young person)
- Lady (a polite term for a woman)
Notes on Meaning
- Female Person vs. Female: "Female" as a noun can refer to any species, while "female person" is exclusively human.
- Biological vs. Social: This term is primarily biological. The social, cultural, and personal aspects of being female are more commonly described by terms like "woman" and "femininity."
Noun
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a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies
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