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womenfolk

/ˈwɪm.ənˌfoʊk/
wom · en · folk
Plural:womenfolk
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• noun

1

Women collectively, especially the female members of a particular family, household, or community.

Example

"In the historical novel, the womenfolk managed the homestead and harvest while the men were away at sea."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Womenfolk" is a collective plural noun that takes a plural verb and often carries an old-fashioned, rural, or slightly patronizing tone in modern contexts.

• Nearby Words

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womblike
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a compound of the plural noun "women" and "folk" (from Old English "folc", meaning people or tribe).

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