Womanhood (noun)

1. The state or condition of being a woman; the quality or characteristic of being female.
2. A community or group of women considered collectively.

Origin:

Derived from the word 'woman' + the suffix '-hood'.

Examples:

1. She celebrated her womanhood with a gathering of female friends and family.
2. The womanhood of the early 19th century was confined to the home and limited to domestic work.
3. The portrait depicted the essence of womanhood, with a strong and confident subject.
4. The feminist movement aimed to challenge and expand the traditional ideas of womanhood.
5. The celebration honored the diversity and richness of the African American womanhood.