Maleless

//ˈmeɪl.ləs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Devoid of males. not-comparable

    "In previous chapters we have indicated that husbandless households need not be maleless — many of them have boarders, others include a mother's brother."

Example

More examples

"In previous chapters we have indicated that husbandless households need not be maleless — many of them have boarders, others include a mother's brother."

Etymology

From male + -less.

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