Definition

The activities and responsibilities related to managing a household, typically performed by a housewife.

Example

She excels in housewifery, keeping the home organized and welcoming.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the challenges of housewifery?

Definitely, it seems like a full-time job with so much to do.

I can’t imagine how much effort goes into daily housewifery tasks.

Right? It's important work that often goes unnoticed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Housewifery → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning dwelling or shelter) and "wifery" (from "wif" meaning woman and the suffix "-ery" indicating a state or condition). The word refers to the state or condition of being a woman managing a household.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a dwelling and 'wifery' as the state of being a woman managing that dwelling — that's why housewifery means the role of a woman in managing a home.

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