married woman
Definition
Noun: A woman who is united to another person in a legal or formal marriage; a wife. The term specifically denotes a woman's status as having a spouse.
Usage
The term "married woman" is used to describe a woman's marital status. It is a formal and neutral descriptor. - It is often used in legal, administrative, or formal contexts to specify status. - It can be used in contrast to "single woman" or "unmarried woman."
Examples
- The form asked if she was a married woman, single, or divorced.
- In many traditional ceremonies, the married woman is given a ring.
- She has been a married woman for twenty years.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in sociological or demographic studies to categorize individuals.
- In historical contexts, the legal rights and social roles of a married woman were often distinct from those of an unmarried one.
Variants and Related Words
- Wife (noun): A more common and relational term for a married woman in relation to her husband. (e.g., "He introduced his wife.")
- Spouse (noun): A gender-neutral term for a married partner. (e.g., "Please bring your spouse to the event.")
- Matron (noun): A dignified, older married woman, often implying a certain social position or maturity.
Synonyms
- Wife
- Spouse (when referring specifically to a female spouse)
- Partner (in the context of marriage)
Antonyms
- Single woman
- Unmarried woman
- Spinster (dated, and often pejorative)
- Bachelorette
Noun
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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