superwoman

noun su·per·wom·an \ˈsü-pər-ˌwu̇-mən\

: a woman who is very strong, successful, etc.; especially : a woman who has both a successful career and a family

Full Definition of SUPERWOMAN

: an exceptional woman; especially : a woman who succeeds in having a career and raising a family

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1906

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