Definition

A woman who leads a group of workers or represents a jury.

Example

The forewoman guided the team through the project with great expertise.

Conversation

Did you hear that our team has a new forewoman?

Yeah, I heard she has a lot of experience leading crews.

I think it's great to have a strong forewoman on the project.

Absolutely! It should really help improve our workflow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forewoman → It is formed from "fore" (from Old English "foran", meaning before or in front of) and "woman" (from Old English "wīfman", meaning female human). The word "forewoman" refers to a woman who is in a position of leadership or authority, particularly in a workplace setting, indicating her role as a leader or supervisor before others.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman who is 'in front' ('fore') of others, leading or supervising them. This helps you remember that a forewoman is a woman in a leadership position.

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