forewoman
forewoman Lexical Profile
forewoman Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A woman who supervises and directs a group of workers, especially in a factory, workshop, or construction site.
"The factory forewoman inspected the assembly line to ensure all safety protocols were being followed."
A female member of a jury who is chosen to preside over the jury's deliberations and speak on its behalf in court.
"When the jury returned to the courtroom, the judge asked the forewoman to read the verdict aloud."
Word Nuance & Usage
In contemporary legal and workplace contexts, gender-neutral terms such as 'foreperson', 'presiding juror', or 'supervisor' are increasingly preferred over 'forewoman' and 'foreman'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Attested from the early 17th century, formed from the prefix 'fore-' (meaning in front or first in rank) and 'woman', modeled directly on 'foreman'.