women-oriented
|wom-en-or-i-ent-ed|
B2
/ˈwɪmɪn ˌɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/
focused on women
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'women-oriented' combines 'women,' referring to adult human females, with 'oriented,' derived from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'
Historical Evolution
The concept of 'oriented' evolved from the Latin 'orientare' through Old French 'orienter,' eventually becoming the modern English 'oriented.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'to face east,' but over time it evolved to mean 'aligned or directed towards a particular focus.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or designed to cater to the needs, interests, or perspectives of women.
The company launched a new women-oriented product line.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 17:53