men
/mɛn/
Meanings
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noun
A group of adults who live together in a society, typically sharing political allegiance, cultural values, and economic production.
- "The men in this village have decided to build a new community center."
- "Men have been the primary breadwinners in many societies throughout history."
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noun
A male person, as opposed to a woman or a girl.
- "There were ten men and five women on the bus."
- "The men in the locker room were discussing sports."
Pronunciation
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/mɛn/
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Synonyms
male , omi , human , person
Rhymes
Words rhyming with menmen , wen , den , ten
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
man (en) : a male person
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men (en) : a group of adults living together in a society
Variants
List of all variants of men that leads to same resultman , men , men- , meno- , as one man , her own man , his own man , its own man , manless , manlike , mans , my own man , one's own man , our own men , their own man , their own men , to a man , your own man , men's room , men's rooms , dead men tell no tales , separate the men from the boys , advance agent , advance man , advance mans , advance men , angry young man , angry young men , ape-man , ape-men , best man , best men
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).men, men's, mankind
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English man, from mann, man, human being.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'men' comes from the Old English word 'man'.
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The plural form of 'man' is 'men'.
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Men have been the primary providers and protectors in many societies throughout history.
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Men have held various roles and significances in different cultures and throughout history.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Gender: Men belong to the male gender, which is a social and biological construct used to classify people based on their sex and the roles and expectations associated with that sex.
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Masculinity: Masculinity refers to the set of traits, behaviors, and roles that are culturally associated with men, and the ways in which men are expected to behave and present themselves in society.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Men have held various roles and significances throughout history and in different cultures. In many societies, men have been the primary providers and protectors, while in others, they have held spiritual or artistic roles. Men have been depicted in literature, art, and music in various ways, from the heroic to the tragic.
How to Memorize "men"
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visualize
- Imagine a group of adults working together in a community.
- Visualize a male person, as opposed to a female or a girl. -
associate
- Associate the word 'men' with the image of a group of adults living together.
- Associate the word 'men' with the image of a male person. -
mnemonics
- Remember that 'men' can refer to a group of adults or a male person.
- Use the acronym 'M-A-N' to remember that 'men' refers to male persons.
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