- woman of the world
- 1. : a sophisticated or worldly woman2. : a woman of the world of fashion or high life
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a woman experienced and sophisticated in the ways and manners of the world, esp. the world of society.[1570-80]* * *
woman of the world1. A woman of fashion or of worldly wisdom2. A woman who knows and makes allowance for, or accepts, the ways of the world3. A married woman (obsolete)• • •Main Entry: ↑woman* * *
woman of the world,a woman who knows people and customs, and is tolerant of both.* * *
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noun, pl women of the world [count]: a woman who has had many experiences and who is not shocked by things that may be shocking to other people
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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