masculinity
nounfeminine/mɐʃkuliˈnidadɨ/medium
mas·cu·li·ni·da·de
Definition
The qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men or of the male sex.
Traditional notions of masculinity are being challenged.
He expressed his masculinity through physical strength and stoicism.
Common collocations
toxic masculinitycrisis of masculinityhegemonic masculinity
Etymology
Do latim 'masculinitas, -atis', derivado de 'masculinus' (masculino).