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male / man

nounmasculineformalcommon/vɐˈɾɐ̃w̃/va·rão

Definition

1

An adult human male; a man. In formal or archaic contexts, can denote a man of noble or manly qualities.

Usage examples

The statue depicted a noble male figure.
Inheritance through the male line was once common.

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Antonyms

Common combinations

adult malemale heirmale line