Meaning & Definition of Men in English

Detailed 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.