Meaning & use
feminization
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the process of becoming, or being made to appear or behave, more feminine, or the increasing proportion of women in a field or activity.
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Sociologists have studied the feminization of certain professions, such as teaching and nursing.
The medication caused unwanted feminization as a side effect.
A note on using this word
Feminization is used in several distinct fields, including sociology, biology, and medicine, so the intended meaning depends heavily on context.
Words with an opposite meaning
masculinization
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