man  /ˈmæn/ ? Meaning of "man"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
  2. (n) someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
  3. (n) the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
  4. (n) any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
  5. (n) a male subordinate
  6. (n) an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
  7. (n) a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
  8. (n) a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
  9. (n) one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
  10. (n) game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
  11. (n) all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
  12. (v) take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
  13. (v) provide with workers

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Usage(s):

  1. One answer, of course, is yes -- by another man.
  2. A PTI cover story on the first steps of man.
  3. No man was more carefully respected by his neighbors in the four Indian provinces south of New Delhi than the proud Thakore clansman, Man Singh.

Quotes

  1. "But war is bigger than any one man," Mr Obama said, adding that the change was necessary to maintain a "unity of effort" in Afghanistan. "I welcome debate among my team, but I won't tolerate division."
    on Jun 23, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Herald Sun

  2. He added, "The fact that this Administration won't allow the man charged with implementing the President's plan to cut $500 billion out of Medicare to testify about his plans for the care of our nation's seniors is truly outrageous."
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Mitch McConnell Source: RTT News

  3. "From the first minute Forlan had a problem. He was injured and could not continue," Tabarez said of the Athletico Madrid striker. "He had a pain and during the match we took a decision to try another man who was fresh. It was nothing really...
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Oscar Tabarez Source: The Age

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