English · Family & People
man
/mæn/
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an adult male person
Beginnernoun
Definition
A man is an adult male human being.
Example
A kind man helped me carry my bags.
A kind man helped me carry my bags.
Etymology
From Old English 'mann', which once meant a person of any gender.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common words for describing people.