"pro-woman" meaning in English

See pro-woman in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more pro-woman [comparative], most pro-woman [superlative]
Etymology: pro- + woman Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|woman}} pro- + woman Head templates: {{en-adj}} pro-woman (comparative more pro-woman, superlative most pro-woman)
  1. In favor of or supporting women. Synonyms: prowoman
    Sense id: en-pro-woman-en-adj--9R1uDit Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pro-

Alternative forms

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