odbornice

Odbornice is a Czech noun that denotes a woman with expert knowledge or professional competence in a particular field. It is the feminine form of the masculine noun odborník and is used to identify a female specialist in a neutral, factual way. The word is formed from the adjective odborný (expert, specialized) plus the feminine agent suffix -ice, and it follows the standard patterns of feminine -ice nouns in Czech.

In usage, odbornice signals gender and specialization, and it is common in formal writing, journalism, academia, and professional contexts. Examples include odbornice na právo (a female expert in law), odbornice na zdravotnictví (a female health expert), or odbornice v oblasti biotechnologií. In more general or inclusive language, speakers may opt for gender-neutral phrases or refer to the person as an expert without specifying gender, depending on style and context.

Odbornice can apply across many fields, including medicine, science, law, education, technology, and culture. It is not a title bestowed by a formal organization, but a descriptive label indicating recognized expertise. Like other gendered professional nouns in Czech, its use reflects linguistic gender, and in some contexts alternatives such as odborník (generic or male form) may be used when gender is unknown or when gender neutrality is preferred.

See also: odborník.