Man: meaning, definitions and examples

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man

[ mæn ]

^{Context #1}

human

An adult human male.

Synonyms

fellow, gentleman, guy, male

Examples of usage

He's a tall man.
The man in the suit is the CEO of the company.

^{Context #2}

human

A human being of either sex; a person.

Synonyms

human being, individual, person, woman

Examples of usage

All men are created equal.
She's a remarkable woman and a dedicated family man.

^{Context #3}

human

An individual, especially one who performs manual labor.

Synonyms

artisan, employee, laborer, worker

Examples of usage

The factory workers are hardworking men.
He's a skilled tradesman and a true working man.

Translations

Translations of the word "man" in other languages:

🇵🇹 homem

🇮🇳 आदमी

🇩🇪 Mann

🇮🇩 pria

🇺🇦 чоловік

🇵🇱 mężczyzna

🇯🇵 男

🇫🇷 homme

🇪🇸 hombre

🇹🇷 adam

🇰🇷 남자

🇸🇦 رجل

🇨🇿 muž

🇸🇰 muž

🇨🇳 男人

🇸🇮 moški

🇮🇸 maður

🇰🇿 ер адам

🇬🇪 კაცი

🇦🇿 kişi

🇲🇽 hombre

Word origin

The word 'man' originated from the Old English word 'mann' which referred to a human being. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote an adult human male. The term has been used for centuries to distinguish between male and female individuals, reflecting societal norms and gender roles. In modern times, there has been a shift towards gender-neutral language, but 'man' remains a commonly used term to refer to adult males.