Female

usgb/ˈfiːmeɪl/
noun

A person or animal of the sex that can give birth to young or lay eggs.

Most of the applicants for the job are females.
Visual representation of "female" - A person or animal of the sex that can give birth to young or lay eggs.

Often appears as...

  • female student
  • female officer
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Gender-specific

Use 'female' to specifically describe gender when it's relevant to the context.

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The survey results show that female participants prefer more social interaction.
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Humans and Animals

'Female' applies to both people and animals, often in scientific or formal contexts.

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The female gorilla tends to her offspring attentively.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'female' is neutral, without positive or negative connotation.

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The company's leadership program encourages female empowerment.
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