firewoman
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/ˈfaɪərˌwʊmən/
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/ˈfaɪəˌwʊmən/
female firefighter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'firewoman' originates from the combination of 'fire' and 'woman', where 'fire' refers to combustion and 'woman' refers to an adult female human.
Historical Evolution
'firewoman' was formed by combining 'fire' and 'woman' to specifically denote a female firefighter.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a woman who fights fires', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female firefighter.
The firewoman bravely entered the burning building to rescue the trapped family.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45