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Noun: strongwoman (strongwomen)  'stróng,wû-mun
  1. A woman who exercises political power through force or authoritarian control
    "The strongwoman maintained her grip on power through intimidation and suppression of dissent"

Derived forms: strongwomen

Type of: adult female, dictator, potentate, woman

Encyclopedia: Strongwoman