amazon
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- noun
- /ˈæməˌzɑn/
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- He began to wish she were his size, for though she was an amazon, she was a perfect woman.
Examples
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Many admired her as an amazon in the fierce debate, where her confident demeanor overwhelmed her opponents.
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When they went in, escorted by the uniformed policeman, the man gave a short laugh and said something like, "So these are our two amazons."
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Poor slobs like us, we’ve got to kill three days humping 12 crazy amazons!
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The team was led by an amazon who inspired her colleagues with her strength and determination.
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As a competitive athlete, she was often described as an amazon due to her impressive stature and commanding presence.
Synonyms
A woman who fights strongly for a cause she believes in
Compounds
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A very long river in northern South America that flows from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean
- Specialized
A small reddish ant that raids other ant nests and uses captured workers for all tasks
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amazon comes from the Greek name for a group of mythic warrior women who were known for being strong and brave. A popular story says the name comes from Greek parts a- 'without' and mastos 'breast', which is a helpful way to remember why amazon now means a tall, powerful, often commanding woman.