Menfolk: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐จโ๐ฆ
menfolk
[ หmษnfoสk ]
group of men
Menfolk is a term used to refer to men collectively, often within the context of a family or community. It is most commonly used in informal speech, particularly in certain dialects and regions. The term emphasizes the male gender in a familial or social group and can imply a sense of camaraderie or shared responsibility among the men. It is not commonly used in formal writing but can be found in colloquial conversation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The menfolk gathered in the backyard for the barbecue.
- In many cultures, the menfolk often make important decisions for the family.
- The festival was a time for menfolk to showcase their skills in traditional crafts.
Translations
Translations of the word "menfolk" in other languages:
๐ต๐น homens
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคท
๐ฉ๐ช Mรคnner
๐ฎ๐ฉ pria
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะปะพะฒัะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ mฤลผczyลบni
๐ฏ๐ต ็ทๆง
๐ซ๐ท hommes
๐ช๐ธ hombres
๐น๐ท erkekler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฌุงู
๐จ๐ฟ muลพi
๐ธ๐ฐ muลพi
๐จ๐ณ ็ทๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ moลกki
๐ฎ๐ธ menn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบะตะบัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kiลilษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ hombres
Etymology
The word 'menfolk' is derived from two Old English words: 'man' meaning male human and 'folk', which refers to people or a group. The term has evolved over centuries, with 'man' tracing back to Proto-Germanic origins, where it indicated a human being or adult male. 'Folk' originates from Old Norse 'flokkr' meaning 'flock' or 'company', emphasizing a group of people. This combination reflects a cultural perspective on the role of men within communities and families. While the term is not widely used in modern English, it remains a part of some regional dialects, showing the enduring nature of language and the way familial structures are perceived in society.