noun a woman or girl
adjective of or relating to the sex that is able to have babies or lay eggs
Used to describe the sex of a patient or research subject
Used to describe a gender identity that aligns with the female sex
Used to discuss gender roles and stereotypes related to the female sex
Used to describe the sex of an organism that produces eggs or ovum
Used in discussions about women's rights and gender equality
In the field of writing, 'female' may be used to describe the gender of a writer, such as a female author or female journalist.
In psychology, 'female' is used to refer to the gender of a psychologist, such as a female therapist or female researcher.
Within the medical profession, 'female' is used to indicate the gender of a doctor, such as a female physician or female surgeon.
In engineering, 'female' may be used to describe the gender of an engineer, such as a female civil engineer or female software developer.
In the legal profession, 'female' is used to refer to the gender of a lawyer, such as a female attorney or female judge.