When the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on July 9, 1868 —150 years ago this Monday — it closed the door on schemes that aimed to make the U.S. a white man’s country. (source)
I wonder why it is not "a white men's country". We often speak of men's clothes and men's room. Consider:
This is the only large dogs' shelter in the area.
This is the only large dog's shelter in the area.
Which one sounds more natural or idiomatic?
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