Social Norms And Expectations

noun a custom or tradition

adjective relating to a custom or tradition

• It is customary to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.
• It's customary to bring a gift to the party.
• It's just customary to give a high-five after a job well done.
• In this culture, it is customary to bow as a sign of respect.

adjective describing someone who is not married

• She remained unmarried her whole life, dedicated to her career.
• My cousin is still unmarried at the age of 35.
• Why are you still unmarried? Are you afraid of commitment?
• The old house stood there, unmarried to the modern world around it.

noun the state or condition of being an adult human female

• The transition into womanhood is marked by various biological and social changes.
• She's really embracing her womanhood and taking charge of her life.
• She's been through some tough stuff, but she's come out the other side with a real sense of womanhood.
• In the world of business, she's showing true womanhood by standing up for herself and demanding equal treatment.