yeowomen

/ˈjoʊwʊmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of women who are skilled in martial arts, particularly in the fighting arts of China.

“The yeowomen of the Shaolin temple were renowned for their kung fu skills.”

2. noun

A group of women who practice and teach martial arts, especially those with a historical or cultural significance.

“The yeowomen of the village had been preserving the traditional art of kung fu for generations.”

Synonyms

  • kung fu practitioners
  • martial artists

Antonyms

  • laymen
  • non-practitioners