womn
The term "womn" is a non-standard spelling of the word "women," which has been used in various contexts, particularly in feminist and gender-inclusive language discussions. The spelling "womn" emerged as an alternative to "women" to emphasize the plural form of the word "woman" without the suffix "-en," which some argue is derived from Old English and may carry gendered connotations. Proponents of "womn" argue that it better reflects the grammatical structure of the English language, where plural nouns typically do not end in "-en."
The use of "womn" gained visibility in the early 2000s, partly due to its appearance in feminist
Critics of "womn" argue that it is unnecessarily divisive and does not significantly improve clarity or inclusivity.
While "womn" occasionally appears in niche discussions, it is not part of standard English dictionaries or formal