men

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

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Definition

  1. noun the force of workers available
  2. noun an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
  3. noun someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force

Etymology

From Middle English men, from Old English menn (“people”), from Proto-Germanic *manniz, nominative plural of Proto-Germanic *mann- (“person”). Cognate with German Männer (“men”), Danish mænd (“men”), Swedish män (“men”). More at man.

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Synonyms

work force, workforce, manpower, hands

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