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.”
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Women as a group, especially the female members of a family or community.
"The womenfolk gathered in the kitchen while the men worked outside."
"“Ain’t she a splendid specimen of Southern womanhood?” Rufus asked. “Down yonder, they teach their womenfolks to serve.”"
— James Baldwin, Another Country (1962)
How to use womenfolk
Learner’s notesIn 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.
