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Definition of superwoman

superwoman

/ˈsuː.pɚˌwʊm.ən/
su · per · wom · an
Plural:superwomen
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• noun

1

A woman who manages to excel simultaneously in multiple demanding roles, such as a high-powered career, parenting, and household management.

Example

"She felt exhausted from trying to be a superwoman who could handle a sixty-hour workweek while raising three children."

2

A woman or female fictional character possessing extraordinary, superhuman physical or mental abilities.

Example

"The comic book series features a fearless superwoman capable of flying at supersonic speeds."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by George Bernard Shaw in his play 'Man and Superman' (1903), modeled on 'superman' (itself a translation of Friedrich Nietzsche's German term 'Übermensch').

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