feminization

UK
/ˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌfɛmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

feminizationadjective
UK
/ˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌfɛmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "feminization surgery".
She chose to undergo feminization surgery to align her appearance with her gender identity.
Elle a choisi de subir une chirurgie féminisante pour aligner son apparence sur son identité de genre.
feminizationnoun
feminizations
pl
The feminization of the workplace has led to more inclusive policies.
La féminisation du lieu de travail a conduit à des politiques plus inclusives.
Synonyms
feminine development
feminine characteristics
feminization process
gender transformation

Definitions

feminizationadjective
Relating to or intended for the process of feminization.
She chose to undergo feminization surgery to align her appearance with her gender identity.
feminizationnoun
The process of becoming or making something more characteristic of or associated with women.
The feminization of the workplace has led to more inclusive policies.
The process by which a male organism develops female characteristics.
In some species, environmental changes can lead to the feminization of male individuals.
In linguistics, the practice of altering a word, name, or title to express the feminine gender.
The feminization of occupational titles, such as changing 'actor' to 'actress', has become less common.