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wives

/waɪvz/

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noun

A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

Examples :

"My friend's wives are both teachers at the same school. "

family person sex

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noun

The female of a pair of mated animals.

Examples :

"A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen."

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noun

An adult female human.

Examples :

"The wives of the teachers volunteered to organize the school bake sale. "

human family person

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noun

(collective) All females collectively; womankind.

Examples :

"Wives, in their various roles, often face unique challenges at work and in their personal lives. "

family human person

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noun

A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

Examples :

"The wives of the teachers volunteered to organize the school fundraiser. "

family human person being sex

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noun

A wife (or sometimes a fiancée or girlfriend).

Examples :

"The teacher called on several wives to share their children's school projects. "

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A female who is extremely fond of or devoted to a specified type of thing. (Used as the last element of a compound.)

Examples :

"My sister is a devoted book-lover, a true literature-wives. "

compound language

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noun

A female attendant or servant.

Examples :

"The wealthy merchant had several wives to manage his household chores. "

family job person human