“man”

Definitions

• noun

  one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea

  Synonyms: isle of man, amerind, bushman, caucasian, indian, malayan, mongolian, negrillo, negrito, negro, oriental, wasp

• noun

  an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

  Synonyms: adult male

  Antonyms: woman

  • Example:“There were two women and six men on the bus.”

• noun

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

  • Example:“It was every man for himself.”

• noun

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

  Synonyms: homo, human being, human

• noun

  a male subordinate

  • Example:“The chief stationed two men outside the building.”
  • Example:“He awaited word from his man in Havana.”

• noun

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

  • Example:“The army will make a man of you.”