"careerwoman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: careerwomen [plural]
Etymology: career + woman Etymology templates: {{compound|en|career|woman}} career + woman Head templates: {{en-noun|careerwomen}} careerwoman (plural careerwomen)
  1. A woman who is dedicated to her career. Synonyms: career woman Related terms: careerman Translations (a woman who is dedicated to her career): キャリアウーマン (kyaria ūman) (Japanese), 커리어 우먼 (keorieo umeon) (Korean)
    Sense id: en-careerwoman-en-noun-TnaOU8TE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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