woman-heavy
|wom-an-heav-y|
B2
/ˈwʊmən ˈhɛvi/
predominantly female
Etymology
Etymology Information
'woman-heavy' is a compound word formed from 'woman' and 'heavy', where 'woman' refers to an adult female human and 'heavy' implies a large amount or predominance.
Historical Evolution
'woman-heavy' is a modern English term that combines 'woman' and 'heavy' to describe a predominance of women in a particular context.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a large number of women', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a situation, group, or environment that has a predominance of women.
The tech conference was notably woman-heavy this year.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 14:38