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spinsterhood

 

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Noun spinsterhood has 1 sense
  1. spinsterhood - the state of being a spinster (usually an elderly unmarried woman)
    --1 is a kind of
    marital status

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Spinsterhood

Definition: Spinsterhood refers to the condition or status of being an unmarried woman, typically considered beyond the age at which society expects one to be married.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: The state or condition of being an unmarried woman.

Example sentence 1: Despite living a fulfilling life, societal pressure made her feel the stigma of spinsterhood.

Example sentence 2: In today's modern era, many women embrace spinsterhood as a choice and cherish their independence.

Sense 2: The concept or notion of spinsterhood as perceived by society.

Example sentence 1: The media often perpetuates stereotypes about spinsterhood, reinforcing outdated beliefs about marriage and single women.

Example sentence 2: The novel explores the protagonist's struggle to break free from societal expectations and the pressures of spinsterhood.

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