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Prominent Woman

/ˈprɒmɪnənt ˈwʊmən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A woman who is well-known and influential in a particular field or society.

    "She is a prominent woman in the field of science, recognized for her groundbreaking research."
  2. 2

    A woman who stands out due to her achievements or status.

    "The conference featured several prominent women who shared their experiences in leadership."

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The term 'prominent' originates from the Latin 'prominens', meaning 'to jut out' or 'to stand out', which evolved through Old French into Middle English. 'Woman' comes from the Old English 'wīfmann', where 'wīf' means 'woman' and 'mann' means 'person', reflecting historical gender distinctions.

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