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FOREWOMAN

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English dictionary: Word overview

FOREWOMAN (noun)
  The noun FOREWOMAN has 2 senses:

1. a woman who is foreperson of a jury
2. a woman in charge of a group of workers

  Familiarity information: FOREWOMAN used as a noun is rare.


English dictionary: Word details


FOREWOMAN (noun)


Sense 1forewoman [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

A woman who is foreperson of a jury

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

forelady; forewoman

Hypernyms ("forewoman" is a kind of...):

foreperson (the presiding member of the jury and the one who speaks on their behalf)


Sense 2forewoman [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

A woman in charge of a group of workers

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("forewoman" is a kind of...):

supervisor (one who supervises or has charge and direction of)


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