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masculinity

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/mɐʃkuliˈnidadɨ/mas·cu·li·ni·da·de

Definition

1

The qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men or of the male sex.

Usage examples

Traditional notions of masculinity are being challenged.
He expressed his masculinity through physical strength and stoicism.

Common combinations

toxic masculinitycrisis of masculinityhegemonic masculinity