noun
manhood
MAN-huud
noun
1
The condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy.
"He felt he had finally reached manhood after moving out on his own."
2
The qualities traditionally associated with being a strong, capable man.
"The old coach talked constantly about proving your manhood on the field."
3
Men considered as a group.
"The speech called on the manhood of the nation to enlist."
How to Use Manhood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being a grown man, or the traits stereotypically expected of one.
Common pairings
reach manhood
prove one's manhood
Word Forms
manhoods plural
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Etymology
From Middle English manhode, built from man plus the suffix -hood.