'man-dominated' originates from the combination of 'man' and 'dominate,' where 'man' refers to the male gender and 'dominate' means to have control or influence over something.

The term 'man-dominated' evolved from the concept of male dominance in societal structures, reflecting historical gender roles.

Initially, it referred to areas or fields where men had predominant control, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.