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manhood

UK
/ˈmæn.hʊd/
US
/ˈmæn.hʊd/

Translations

manhoodnoun
manhoods
pl
âge d'hommeAu sens de l’âge adulte masculin; expression un peu littéraire.
He reached manhood after turning 18 and taking on more responsibilities.
Il est entré dans l’âge d’homme après avoir eu 18 ans et pris plus de responsabilités.
virilitéAu sens de qualités traditionnellement associées aux hommes; aussi employé comme euphémisme.
He proved his manhood by standing up for what he believed in.
Il a prouvé sa virilité en défendant ce en quoi il croyait.
Additional translations
la gent masculineAu sens collectif, pour désigner les hommes adultes; registre soutenu.
Synonyms
manliness
manly qualities
male identity
virility
masculinity
manhoodadjective
UK
/ˈmæn.hʊd/
US
/ˈmæn.hʊd/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "manhood suffrage".
masculinS’emploie surtout dans des contextes historiques ou institutionnels, notamment dans l’expression « suffrage masculin ».
The reformers were calling for manhood suffrage.
Les réformateurs réclamaient le suffrage masculin.

Definitions

manhoodnoun
The state or condition of being an adult male human.
He reached manhood after turning 18 and taking on more responsibilities.
The qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength and courage.
He proved his manhood by standing up for what he believed in.
The male genitalia.
He was embarrassed when the doctor asked about any issues with his manhood.
Adult men regarded collectively.
Much of the country's manhood was lost during the war.
manhoodadjective
Relating to or characteristic of adult men or masculinity, especially when used attributively before another noun.
The reformers were calling for manhood suffrage.
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