CEFR B1

homemaker

noun

Meaning

A person, typically a woman, whose main occupation is managing a household and caring for a family, rather than paid employment outside the home.

Examples

Many women in the 1950s were expected to be homemakers.
He chose to be a stay-at-home dad, effectively becoming the homemaker.

Synonyms: housewife, breadwinner, domestic engineer

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homemaker (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkər/

Definition

A person, typically a woman, whose main occupation is managing a household and caring for a family, rather than paid employment outside the home.

Examples

Many women in the 1950s were expected to be homemakers.
He chose to be a stay-at-home dad, effectively becoming the homemaker.
The role of the homemaker has evolved significantly over the decades.

Synonyms of homemaker

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Antonyms of homemaker

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