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fair sex

/ˈfeər ˌseks/

Tradução: Termo antiquado e frequentemente considerado paternalista que designa as mulheres em geral, enfatizando supostas qualidades femininas como beleza, delicadeza ou refinamento.

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/ˈfeər ˌseks/C1formalobsoleto
  • ptTermo antiquado e frequentemente considerado paternalista que designa as mulheres em geral, enfatizando supostas qualidades femininas como beleza, delicadeza ou refinamento.

An old-fashioned and now often considered patronizing term referring to women collectively, emphasizing perceived feminine qualities of beauty, gentleness, or delicacy.

  1. Women collectivelyC1formal

    A dated and somewhat formal term referring to women as a group, often considered old-fashioned or patronizing today.

    ptSexo frágil

    • The event was attended by members of the fair sex.
    • He wrote a poem dedicated to the fair sex.
    • In the 19th century, the fair sex was often excluded from politics.