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unmarried woman

/ʌnˈmærid ˈwʊmən/

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/ʌnˈmærid ˈwʊmən/B1formal
  • ruЖенщина, которая не состоит в браке, часто называемая одинокой женщиной или старой девой в устаревшем употреблении.

A woman who is not married, often referred to as a single woman or spinster in older usage.

  1. Adult female not marriedA2formal

    A woman who has never been married or is not currently married.

    ruНезамужняя женщина

    • She is an unmarried woman living independently.
    • The census form asked about the number of unmarried women in the household.
    • Many unmarried women today focus on their careers.
  2. Historical term: spinsterB2formal

    A term historically used to describe an unmarried woman, often implying she is beyond the typical age for marriage.

    ruСтарая дева

    • In the 19th century, an unmarried woman was often called a spinster.
    • The novel's protagonist is an unmarried woman who defies social expectations.
    • The term 'spinster' is now considered outdated and sometimes pejorative.