female-controlled
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/ˈfiːmeɪl kənˈtroʊld/
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/ˈfiːmeɪl kənˈtrəʊld/
managed by women
Etymology
Etymology Information
'female-controlled' originates from the combination of 'female' and 'controlled', where 'female' refers to the gender and 'controlled' means 'managed or governed'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'female-controlled' evolved from the need to describe entities or organizations managed by women, reflecting societal changes towards gender equality.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'managed by women', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
governed or managed by women.
The organization is female-controlled, with women holding all the leadership positions.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 07:07