Man
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British pronunciation/mˈæn/
American pronunciation/ˈmæn/

Definition & Meaning of "man"

Man
01

a person who is a male adult

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man definition and meaning
1.1

an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)

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She's more of a man than he is.
1.2

a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman

man definition and meaning
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What's her new man like?
02

an individual who is highly skilled or experienced in a specific activity or profession

man definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "the man" and when to use it?

The phrase "the man" is used to refer to an individual who possesses a high degree of skill or experience in a particular activity or profession. The phrase is believed to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to refer to a man who was considered to be the best at his job. The phrase has since become more widespread, and it is now used to refer to any person who is considered to be an expert in their field.

03

someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force

man definition and meaning
04

any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

man definition and meaning
05

game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games

man definition and meaning
06

the generic use of the word to refer to any human being

6.1

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

man definition and meaning
07

a male subordinate

08

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

09

one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea

to man
01

take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

02

to provide workers for a specific place or task

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The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor.
My dad is a strong man who can lift heavy things.
This is my friend, he's a nice man.
Meat and mass never hindered man.
Primitive man relied on basic survival skills, such as hunting and gathering.
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