Man

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NOUN

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

someone who serves in the armed forces

the generic use of the word to refer to any human being

any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

a male subordinate

an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman

one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea

game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

VERB

take charge of a certain job

provide with workers

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