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adman

|ad-man|

B2

/ˈædˌmæn/

advertising professional

Etymology
Etymology Information

'adman' originates from the English word 'advertisement,' specifically the word 'ad,' where 'ad-' is a shortened form of 'advertisement.'

Historical Evolution

'advertisement' transformed into the colloquial term 'ad,' and eventually the term 'adman' was coined to describe someone working in the advertising industry.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a person involved in advertising,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who works in advertising, especially in a creative or managerial role.

The adman came up with a brilliant campaign for the new product.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/10 02:21