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feminization

Pronunciation: /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

The English word “feminization” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized.
  2. The development of female sex characteristics.
  3. The increasing in female population or participation.

Etymology

From feminize + -ation.

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