The state, condition, or time of being a woman; the quality or characteristics associated with women as a group.
From 'woman' plus '-hood' (state or condition, from Old English 'had'). The suffix '-hood' creates abstract nouns for conditions like childhood, adulthood, and neighborhood.
The concept of 'womanhood' has shifted dramatically—once it meant primarily motherhood and marriage, but today it encompasses infinite identities and choices, showing how a single word's meaning can revolutionize as society changes.
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