Womenfolk
(noun)
Women collectively, especially those of a particular group or community.
Origin:
The word womenfolk is a plural form of the word 'woman' which is derived from old english 'wīfmann' meaning 'woman, female human'. it refers to women collectively, especially those of a particular group or community.
Examples:
- The womenfolk of the small town were known for their close-knit community.
- The womenfolk gathered every week for their knitting circle.
- The womenfolk of the village were known for their traditional recipes and cooking techniques.
- The menfolk and womenfolk of the community worked together to build the new school.
- The womenfolk were admired for their strength and resilience in difficult times.