man-heavy
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/mæn ˈhɛvi/
male-dominated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'man-heavy' is a compound word formed from 'man' and 'heavy', where 'man' refers to the male gender and 'heavy' implies a large quantity or dominance.
Historical Evolution
The term 'man-heavy' evolved from the need to describe environments or situations where men are the majority.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dominated by men', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a situation, group, or environment that is predominantly composed of men.
The engineering department is quite man-heavy.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 14:36