committeewoman en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English committee Proto-Germanic *wībą Proto-West Germanic *wīb Old English wīf Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Old English wīfmann Middle English woman Middle English -woman English -woman English committeewoman From committee + -woman.
Meanings
- A woman who is a member of a committee.
- (US) A woman who is a local leader of a political party.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| committeewomen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |