wifehood

wifehood

A woman embraces the joys and responsibilities of wifehood.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state or condition of being a wife: "wifehood" refers to the role, status, or experience of being a married woman in relation to her spouse. It encompasses the duties, responsibilities, and social expectations associated with this position.
Usage Examples
  • (She accepted the role of being a wife happily and responsibly.)
  • (The book examines the difficulties of being a wife under male-dominated social norms.)
  • (Various cultures honor the state of being a wife as a holy connection.)
Advanced Usage

  • "the duties of wifehood": the specific tasks or obligations expected of a wife.

    • In the 19th century, the duties of wifehood included child-rearing and domestic management. (The responsibilities of being a wife involved raising children and running the home.)

  • "the transition into wifehood": the process of becoming a wife.

    • The transition into wifehood often involves adapting to new family dynamics. (The change from being unmarried to being a wife requires adjusting to new relationships.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Wife (n): a married woman in relation to her spouse.

    • He introduced his wife to the guests. (He presented his married partner to the visitors.)

  • Wifely (adj): relating to or characteristic of a wife.

    • She performed her wifely duties with care. (She carried out tasks typical of a wife attentively.)

  • Wifeless (adj): without a wife.

    • He remained wifeless after the divorce. (He had no wife following the separation.)
Synonyms
  • Matrimony: the state of being married; the institution of marriage.
  • Married life: the everyday experience of being married.
  • Spousal role: the function or position of a spouse.
Related Idioms

  • "To take on wifehood": to assume the responsibilities of being a wife.

    • She took on wifehood at a young age, managing a large family. (She began her role as a wife early, overseeing many relatives.)

  • "The yoke of wifehood": the burdens or constraints of being a wife (often used metaphorically).

    • In some cultures, the yoke of wifehood limits women's personal freedoms. (The heavy demands of being a wife restrict women's independence.)