adult male

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Definition

Noun: 1. A fully grown human being of the male sex: This term refers specifically to a person who is biologically male and has reached physical and legal maturity. It is often used in contrast to terms for females, children, or adolescents.

Usage

The term "adult male" is used to specify both the age (adult) and sex (male) of a person. It is a formal or biological descriptor. - It is commonly used in demographic, scientific, sociological, and legal contexts. - It can be used to make a clear distinction in situations where age and sex/gender are relevant factors.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The study compared the heart rates of adult males and adult females.
    • An adult male is typically responsible for his own legal decisions.
    • The gym has separate locker rooms for adult males and females.
Advanced Usage
  • As a demographic category: Used in forms, surveys, and research to categorize a population segment.
    • Please check the box if you are an adult male over the age of 40.
  • In biological/zoological contexts: Can be applied to animals, though "male adult" is also common.
    • The adult male lion, or lion, has a distinctive mane.
Variants and Related Words
  • Man (n): The most common and general term for an adult male human. Less formal and clinical than "adult male."
  • Gentleman (n): A polite or formal term for a man, often implying courteous behavior.
  • Male adult (n): A less common variant with the same meaning as "adult male."
Synonyms
  • Man
  • Grown man
  • Male
Antonyms
  • Adult female
  • Woman
  • Boy (a male child or adolescent)
Noun
  1. an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
    • there were two women and six men on the bus

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