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Definition of feminization

feminization

/ˌfɛm.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: feminisation)
fem · i · ni · za · tion
Adverb:femininely
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Plural:feminizations
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Adjective:feminine
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feminization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of making something more feminine in character, or of shifting a profession, institution, or social group toward a majority of female participants.

Example

"Sociologists have studied the gradual feminization of the teaching profession over the past century."

2

In biology and medicine, the development of female physical or physiological characteristics in an organism, often induced by hormones or environmental factors.

Example

"Chemical runoff in the river was linked to the hormonal feminization of several native fish populations."

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• Rhymes for feminization

• Nearby Words

femininity
feminism
feminist
feminization
feminize
femme
femur

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feminization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feminization
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