male-heavy
|male/heavy|
B2
/meɪl ˈhɛvi/
dominated by males
Etymology
Etymology Information
'male-heavy' originates from the English words 'male' and 'heavy', where 'male' refers to the masculine gender and 'heavy' implies a large amount or dominance.
Historical Evolution
'male-heavy' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'male' and 'heavy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dominated by males', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
predominantly composed of or characterized by males.
The tech industry is often criticized for being male-heavy.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 03:10