Housewife

usgb/ˈhaʊswaɪf/
noun

A woman who stays at home to look after the children, cook meals, do the housework, she does not work outside the home.

My mother was a housewife, she dedicated her life to take care of our family.
Visual representation of "housewife" - A woman who stays at home to look after the children, cook meals, do the housework, she does not work outside the home.

Often appears as...

  • full-time housewife
  • unemployed housewife
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Gender Specific

The term is traditionally used for women, not men.

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She has been a housewife since she got married.
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Cultural Shift

More modern terms are favored today due to gender equality awareness.

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Her job is a homemaker, taking care of her children and home.
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Possible Offense

Some may find 'housewife' outdated or demeaning; use cautiously.

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She's not just a housewife; she's the family's backbone.
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