homemaker
|home/mak/er|
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/ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkər/
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/ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkə/
home manager
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homemaker' originates from English, combining 'home' and 'maker', where 'home' refers to a place of residence and 'maker' refers to someone who creates or manages.
Historical Evolution
'homemaker' evolved from the concept of 'housewife', emphasizing the role of managing a home rather than just being a wife.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who makes a home', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person managing household duties'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, typically a woman, who manages a home and takes care of the household.
She is a full-time homemaker, taking care of her family and home.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39