the man

noun
UK: /ðə mæn/
US: /ðə mæn/

  1. A male human being.

    1. The man over there is my dad. [ ] [ ]
    2. I saw the man walking his dog in the park this morning during my run. [ ] [ ]

  2. A husband or boyfriend.

    1. She loves the man in her life. [ ] [ ]
    2. The man supports her in all her goals and dreams with encouragement. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to refer to a group of people including both men and women.

    1. The man must work together. [ ] [ ]
    2. The man is capable of achieving great things when united toward common good. [ ] [ ]

  4. In some contexts, 'the man' can refer to authority or the establishment.

    1. Don't let the man get you down. [ ] [ ]
    2. Fighting the man is a lifelong process of questioning accepted norms. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fellow husband chap boyfriend guy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the man" in English means: A male human being., A husband or boyfriend., Used to refer to a group of people including both men and women., In some contexts, 'the man' can refer to authority or the establishment..

The phonetic transcription of "the man" is /ðə mæn/ in British English and /ðə mæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the man": fellow, husband, chap, boyfriend, guy.

Example usage of "the man": "The man over there is my dad.". More examples on the page.