stanowica

Stanowica is a Polish noun that denotes a person who holds an official position or office. It is a feminine noun formed from stanowisko (position) with the suffix -ica, producing an agent noun meaning “a woman who holds a position.” In practice, stanowica is relatively rare in everyday language and is more typical in formal, bureaucratic, or historical texts. Contemporary speech often uses circumlocutions such as osoba zajmująca stanowisko (“a person occupying a position”) or specific titles (for example sędzia, urzędniczka, członek zarządu) depending on the context.

Usage and scope: The term can describe a female occupant of any public or organizational post, from government to corporate boards. It may appear in legal dictionaries, academic writings on public administration, or historical accounts describing female officeholders in past eras.

Etymology and related terms: Stanowica is derived from stanowisko (position) with the feminine agent-noun suffix -ica. The corresponding masculine form is less common or context-dependent and is often replaced by more explicit titles or by generic terms like urzędnik or funkcjonariusz, depending on the domain.

See also: stanowisko, urzędnik, urzędniczka, funkcjonariusz, pozycja.

Notes: As with many gendered office terms, usage is sensitive to formality and historical context. If aiming for everyday speech, it is safer to use circumlocutions or specific titles rather than the term stanowica.