noun

womenfolk

Womenfolk (noun) means Women as a group, especially the female members of a family or community. Example: “The womenfolk gathered in the kitchen while the men worked outside.”

noun

Women as a group, especially the female members of a family or community.

"The womenfolk gathered in the kitchen while the men worked outside."

How to use womenfolk

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA somewhat old-fashioned way of referring to the women of a family or community collectively.

When to use it

Sounds dated or rural in modern usage; often used deliberately for that old-fashioned tone.

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Etymology

A compound of women and folk.

Synonyms

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ladyfolk

Frequently asked questions

What does “womenfolk” mean?

The word “womenfolk” means women as a group, especially the female members of a family or community. In plain terms, a somewhat old-fashioned way of referring to the women of a family or community collectively.

How do you use “womenfolk” in a sentence?

Here is “womenfolk” used in a sentence: “The womenfolk gathered in the kitchen while the men worked outside.”

What is another word for “womenfolk”?

Words with a similar meaning to “womenfolk” include ladyfolk.

What part of speech is “womenfolk”?

“Womenfolk” is a noun.