Meaning & Definition of Men in English
Men
Adult human males.
Pronunciation:
/mɛn/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
menDetailed Definitions
Definition: Adult male human beings.
Example Sentence: The men gathered in the hall for the meeting.
Definition: A term used to refer to mankind or humans in general.
Example Sentence: Men have a long history of inventing and innovating.
Definition: A collective term for the male population of a certain area.
Example Sentence: The men of the village came together to help in the harvest.
Definition: A reference to a group of male participants in a specific activity.
Example Sentence: The men on the team were all very skilled athletes.
Etymology
Origin: Old English 'mann', meaning 'man, person' related to the Proto-Germanic '*mannaz'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: hombres
- French: hommes
- German: Männer
- Russian: мужчины
Related Words
- man: An adult male human.
- gentleman: A courteous or honorable man.
- male: Of or denoting the sex that produces sperm.
- husband: A married man in relation to his spouse.
Slang Meanings of men
Meaning: Dudes
Example Sentence: Hey dudes, what’s up?
Meaning: Bros
Example Sentence: The bros got together for game night.
Meaning: Fellas
Example Sentence: The fellas are going out tonight.