Men

/mɛn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

plural of man; adult human males.

The men in the room began to discuss their weekend plans.

a term used to refer to a group of adults or people, regardless of gender.

The board consisted of several men and women who made important decisions.

refers to those who are typically associated with masculinity.

In many cultures, men are expected to be the primary providers for their families.

used in contexts of various activities, such as sports or societal roles.

The local football team is made up of talented young men.

can indicate a general characteristic attributed to male persons.

The movie portrayed men as heroic figures in times of crisis.

Old English 'mann', meaning 'man, person' related to the Proto-Germanic '*mannaz'.

men in black:

Refers to secretive agents or government workers, often used in popular culture.

men of honor:

Refers to men who are honorable and have integrity.

men at work:

Refers to men who are actively working on a project or task.

Dudes

Hey dudes, what’s up?

Bros

The bros got together for game night.

Fellas

The fellas are going out tonight.