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Men has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the force of workers available

"The factory manager increased production by hiring more men to handle the heavy lifting during the rush order."

2

plural of man

"The doctor explained that her genetic test had ruled out MEN, which refers to a group of disorders involving tumors in several hormone-secreting glands."

3

(The) people, humanity.

4

Acronym of multiple endocrine neoplasia.

In plain English: Men are adult males who have reached full physical maturity and reproductive capability.

"The men in the team are very hardworking."

Usage: Use "men" to refer to adult male humans, which is the plural form of "man." Do not use this word when referring to Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, as that medical condition is abbreviated as MEN.

Proper Noun
1

A god once worshipped in the western interior parts of Anatolia, and associated with lunar symbolism.

"The ancient oracle spoke of Men, the moon deity revered by people deep within the western reaches of Anatolia centuries ago."

Example Sentences
"The men in the team are very hardworking." noun
"The men finished their work before sunset." noun
"Several men were waiting at the bus stop." noun
"Old friends met for coffee with two of the men from college." noun
Related Terms
male boys males man people gender group person little boys room gentlemen gents gentlemen's adult multiple grown human wallet grown boys boy male people
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
force
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
complement

Origin

The word "men" comes from the Old English word for "people," which itself traces back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "person." This term traveled into Modern English as the plural form of "man.

Rhyming Words
amen omen x men vimen tumen yamen comen semen armen somen elmen women hymen damen limen simen yemen ramen nomen rumen
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