Women considered as a group; womankind: "Woman feels the invidious distinctions of sex exactly as the black man does those of color” ( Elizabeth Cady Stanton).
An adult female human belonging to a specified occupation, group, nationality, or other category. Often used in combination: an Englishwoman; congresswoman; a saleswoman.
A female servant or subordinate.
Informal A female lover or sweetheart. See Usage Notes at lady, man, person.
(one's) own woman Independent in judgment or action: She has always been her own woman.