man/woman
|man - wo-man|
A1
/mæn/
(man / woman)
adult male / adult female
Etymology
Etymology Information
'man' originates from Proto-Germanic, specifically the word 'mann', where the root meant 'person' or 'human being'.
Historical Evolution
'man' changed from Old English word 'mann' and eventually became the modern English word 'man'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'person' or 'human being', but over time it came to be used primarily for an adult male while 'person' took the more general sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an adult human male.
The man helped her carry the groceries.
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Noun 2
a human being (used historically or in general contexts to mean people).
The rights of man were discussed in the lecture.
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Last updated: 2025/10/19 21:12