married woman

Thân thiện

A married woman places a vase of fresh flowers on the dining table.

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

Học thuật

Noun

1. a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wife