ammattinainen
Ammattinainen is a Finnish noun meaning “a professional woman” or “a woman who has a profession.” It is formed from ammatti (profession) and nainen (woman) and describes a woman who participates in the paid labor market and holds a recognized occupation, across sectors such as education, health care, administration, industry, and services.
In Finnish discourse, ammattinainen has been used in general and sociological contexts to discuss women’s participation
In modern usage, ammattinainen remains correct but can come across as formal or dated in everyday speech.
Related ideas include the broader study of women in the labor force and the evolution of gender