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Meaning of "wimmin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WIMMIN

wimmin  [ˈwɪmɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WIMMIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wimmin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WIMMIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Womyn

"Womyn" is one of several alternative spellings of the word "women" used by some feminists. There are many alternative spellings, including "womban" and "womon", and "wimmin". Writers who use alternative spellings see them as an expression of female independence and a repudiation of traditions that define females by reference to a male norm.

Definition of wimmin in the English dictionary

The definition of wimmin in the dictionary is a common intentional literary spelling of `women' adopted by feminists to avoid the use of the word `men' at the end.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WIMMIN


anchorwomen
ˈæŋkəˌwɪmɪn
batwomen
ˈbætˌwɪmɪn
camerawomen
ˈkæmərəˌwɪmɪn
churchwomen
ˈtʃɜːtʃˌwɪmɪn
committeewomen
kəˈmɪtɪˌwɪmɪn
jurywomen
ˈdʒʊərɪˌwɪmɪn
markswomen
ˈmɑːkswɪmɪn
needlewomen
ˈniːdlwɪmɪn
patrolwomen
pəˈtrəʊlˌwɪmɪn
policewomen
pəˈliːswɪmɪn
saleswomen
ˈseɪlzˌwɪmɪn
servicewomen
ˈsɜːvɪsˌwɪmɪn
stateswomen
ˈsteɪtsˌwɪmɪn
stuntwomen
ˈstʌntˌwɪmɪn
superwomen
ˈsuːpərˌwɪmɪn
townswomen
ˈtaʊnzˌwɪmɪn
tribeswomen
ˈtraɪbzˌwɪmɪn
washwomen
ˈwɒʃwɪmɪn
women
ˈwɪmɪn
workingwomen
ˈwɜːkɪŋˌwɪmɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WIMMIN

wilted
wiltja
Wilton
Wilton House
Wilts
Wiltshire
Wiltshire Horn
wily
wimble
Wimbledon
wimp
wimp out
wimpiness
wimpish
wimpishly
wimpishness
wimple
wimpy
Wimshurst machine
win

WORDS THAT END LIKE WIMMIN

admin
albumin
Amin
benjamin
Brahmin
cosmin
cumin
cummin
Emin
gamin
Jiang Zemin
metformin
min
multivitamin
provitamin
ramin
serum albumin
theremin
vermin
vitamin

Synonyms and antonyms of wimmin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wimmin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WIMMIN

Find out the translation of wimmin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wimmin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wimmin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

wimmin
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

wimmin
570 millions of speakers

English

wimmin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

wimmin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

wimmin
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

wimmin
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wimmin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

wimmin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

wimmin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wimmin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wimmin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

wimmin
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

wimmin
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wimmin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

wimmin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

wimmin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Wimmin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Wimmin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

wimmin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wimmin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

wimmin
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wimmin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

wimmin
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wimmin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

wimmin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wimmin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wimmin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WIMMIN»

The term «wimmin» is regularly used and occupies the 102.387 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WIMMIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wimmin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wimmin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wimmin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WIMMIN»

Discover the use of wimmin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wimmin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wimmin, Wimps & Wallflowers: An Encyclopaedic Dictionary of ...
"A comprehensive dictionary of terms and expressions that carry subtle or blatant gender and sexual orientation bias ... labeling and stereotyping"--Back cover.
Philip Herbst, 2001
2
Lesbian Philosophies and Cultures: Issues in Philosophical ...
Communities of wimmin are wimmin acting, singing, speaking, thinking, playing, feeling, not necessarily the same but in concert, together. The three principles imply that I will not try to bring this about by persuading wimmin to accept some set ...
Jeffner Allen, 1990
3
Dyke Ideas: Process, Politics, Daily Life
Query About Community Feminism, especially lesbian feminism, is essentially based on "we," on communities of wimmin conscious of ourselves as wimmin moving together against patriarchy. But in my emphasis on difference, perhaps I ...
Joyce Trebilcot, 1994
4
Scattergood Baines Returns
He half shut his eyes and squinted down at the deacon. "I was just a-thinkin'," he said. "Politics?" "Wimmin," said Scattergood. "A man hadn't ought to let his mind run on wimmin,'* said the deacon severely. "Beautiful wimmin was the ones I had  ...
Clarence Budington Kelland, 2010
5
Political Correctness: A History of Semantics and Culture
Nonstandard coinages like wimmin, herstory, and physically challenged were intended to draw attention to a particular issue, but have tended to provoke derisive hostility. However, in the case of wimmin it is important to place this seemingly ...
Geoffrey Hughes, 2011
6
Psychotherapy With Lesbian Clients: Theory Into Practice
88.2% Meeting strong wimmin who were out and comfortable being out. 7. 87.5% Feeling good and confident about who I am as a lesbian. 8. 87.5% Wanting a friendship to go deeper and thinking it couldn't unless I self-disclosed. 9.
Kristine L. Falco, 2013
7
A Feminist Ethic for Social Science Research
Traditional social scientists seek knowledge for the advancement and enlightenment of the discipline itself; in contrast. feminists analyze social oppression to empower wimmin and minorities. The traditional scientist is accountable only to the ...
‎1988
8
Ancient and Medieval Theories of Intentionality
The American corporation Widget Manufacturing and Maintenance Industries, known as WIMMIN, is a leading world manufacturer of widgets. For forty years their Mark iii Widget has enjoyed a major share of the world's widget market.
Dominik Perler, 2001
9
Her Words: Diverse Voices in Contemporary Appalachian ...
who say it's natural and skirts are uncomfortable and shirts are so comfortable, who agress me like men (41) "A cynical response to the concept of 'the common reality of wimmin' (dedicated to some dykes I knew in L.A.)" speaks for itself in its  ...
Felicia Mitchell, 2002
10
Women and Mental Health: New Directions for Change
To think it's okay for certain (inferior) categories of wimmin is intolerable. And privatising wim- min's suffering IS DANGEROUS. It places it outside of life (which is the only place it belongs) and puts it in a place where the oppression operating in ...
Carol T. Mowbray, Susan Lanir, Marilyn Hulce, 1984

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WIMMIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wimmin is used in the context of the following news items.
1
XXXY, Denham Audio, Nice Like Rice & more!!! TRAMLINES …
Revival ft. Jon Pleased Wimmin, Sheffield. Revival ft. Jon Pleased Wimmin. Sheffield Freshers Week 2015 ★ Sheffield University & Sheff Hallam, Sheffield. «Skiddle.com, Jul 15»
2
Heels on and hair high with DJ Jon Pleased Wimmin ahead of …
Jon Pleased Wimmin – as he is now known (no “of the”) – landed back on the club scene properly around 2011 and while things are not as manic as 20 years ... «Liverpool Echo, Jun 15»
3
Kate Moss being removed from an easyJet flight presents a clash of …
That she wears fur, appears in smutty anti-wimmin fashion shoots in Playboy bunny ears, refuses to stop partying aged 41 and never plays the “I'm just a mummy ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
4
Babies by 30? Women are more than just walking wombs
... Nargund should have been demanding from Nicky Morgan. Because as long as fertility and childcare are seen as nothing more than silly “wimmin's issues”, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
5
Post-election polemics perk up Putney punters
The Wimmin's Institute are a “super group” packed with individual talent. As if not sure how to start, the set opens a bit shambolically, especially when it comes to ... «Morning Star Online, May 15»
6
De La Soul, Pete Rock, Renegade Brass Band, Clubs&Spades …
Dirty house party’s charity event @ Harley 29th Aug 2015. This Feeling - Sheffield , Sheffield. This Feeling - Sheffield. Revival ft. Jon Pleased Wimmin, ... «Skiddle.com, May 15»
7
Alabama 3 release a new video 'You Are The One' shot in and …
Taken from their thirteenth studio album 'Wimmin From W.O.M.B.L.E' (released on local indie label, Hostage Music in 2014) the song has become a live staple ... «BrixtonBuzz, May 15»
8
A look back at anarchist history
What's the story behind the Squamish Five, the Wimmin's Fire Brigade and the porn shop bombings of the '80s? Burnaby resident Eryk Martin has all the ... «Burnaby Now, Feb 15»
9
Alabama 3 to take centre stage
“This time around on Wimmin From W.o.m.b.l.e Vol 2, we wanted to collaborate with the cool sisters, the mothers of our community to see what happened.”. «Ilkley Gazette, Jan 15»
10
Scotland's drag scene is blossoming - Whats it all about?
It was at Kinky in 1990 where, along with two pals (Darren & Peter), we created The Pleased Wimmin. We did 'cabarets' and caused general mayhem (pushing ... «KaleidoScot, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Wimmin [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/wimmin>. May 2024 ».
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