Ciutadanes

Ciutadanes is the feminine plural noun in Catalan meaning female citizens. It is the feminine counterpart of ciutadans (male citizens). In ordinary use it designates women who are citizens, but it is also encountered in feminist and civic contexts to foreground women's participation in public life.

Etymology and grammar: ciutadà is the masculine singular form, ciutadana the feminine singular, ciutadans the masculine plural, and ciutadanes the feminine plural. In Catalan, gender-inclusive language sometimes uses both masculine and feminine forms in a single phrase, for example ciutadans i ciutadanes, to refer to all citizens.

Usage and context: the term is used in Catalan-speaking regions such as Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. It appears in media, academic writing, and policy discussions about citizenship and gender equality. Ciutadanes may also appear in slogans or campaigns focusing on women's rights and civic participation, highlighting the role of women as active members of the public sphere.

See also: ciutadania (citizenship), igualtat de gènere (gender equality), drets de les dones (women’s rights).