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Definition of manageress

manageress

/ˌmæn.ɪ.dʒəˈrɛs/
man · ag · er · ess
Plural:manageresses
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manageress Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A woman who manages or is in charge of a business, shop, hotel, or organization (now chiefly dated).

Example

"The hotel manageress greeted the arriving guests at the reception desk and ensured their rooms were ready."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, gendered occupational titles like 'manageress' are largely dated and seldom used in American English; the gender-neutral term 'manager' is standard for people of all genders.

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manageably
management
manager
manageress
managerial
managerially
managua

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