Etymology

Wonder Woman

Won·der Wo·man

Today it means: A woman of extraordinary powers; a superwoman. Full definition →

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The story

From wonder + woman. The character, created by William Moulton Marston (1893–1947) and Harry George Peter (1880–1958), first appeared in the story “Introducing Wonder Woman” from DC Comics’ All Star Comics #8 dated December 1941.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1941. A DC Comics superheroine.

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