Meaning of 'man'

noun

any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

Synonyms: human

noun

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

Synonyms: world human race humanity humankind human beings humans mankind

noun

game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games

Synonyms: piece

noun

an adult human who is male

Example: "There was a man eating a taco in front of the store."

Synonyms: adult male

noun

a male person who plays a significant role in the life of a particular person, such as a husband or lover or boyfriend

Example: "They took good care of their man, starting with a home-cooked meal."

noun

an adult male person who has a manly or masculine character

Example: "My parents tried to insist that the army will make a man of me."

noun

the generic use of the word to refer to any human being

Example: "It was a large step for a man, and a giant leap for mankind."

noun

a male subordinate

noun

someone who serves in the armed forces

Synonyms: military personnel serviceman military man

noun

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

Example: "Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man"

Synonyms: gentleman valet gentleman's gentleman

verb

provide with workers

Example: "We cannot man all the desks."

verb

take charge of a certain job