female
Translation
female
Examples
The company has a new female director.
The company has a new female director.
This is a female lion.
This is a female lion.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) belonging to the sex that can have babies The company has a new female director.
Similar Words
Synonyms: womanly; Antonyms: male
Etymology
From Latin 'femella', a diminutive of 'femina' meaning 'woman'.
Memory Tips
The word 'female' contains 'male'. Remember the 'fe-' prefix distinguishes it.