adman
/'ædmən/
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Definition
Noun: - A person whose profession is creating, planning, or managing advertising; an advertising man.
Usage
- The word "adman" is a somewhat informal, dated term for a male advertising professional. It is often used in historical or general contexts to describe someone working in the advertising industry.
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Advanced Usage
- The term can carry connotations of the mid-20th century advertising industry, often associated with creativity, persuasion, and sometimes a high-pressure sales culture.
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Variants and Related Words
- Adwoman (noun): A female advertising professional. (Example: )
- Ad executive (noun): A more modern and formal term for a manager in an advertising agency.
- Advertising agent (noun): A person or company that creates and places advertisements.
Synonyms
- Advertising man
- Advertiser
- Copywriter (specifically writes advertising text)
- Madison Avenue executive (historical/cultural reference)
Antonyms
- Consumer (the target of advertising, not the creator)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Madison Avenue: A metonym for the American advertising industry, often associated with "admen." (Example: )
Noun
- someone whose business is advertising