male person
Definition
Noun: A person of the male sex; an adult human male. This term refers specifically to a person whose biological sex characteristics are typically associated with males, such as the production of sperm. It is a formal or biological term for a man or boy.
Usage
The term "male person" is used to specify gender in a formal, legal, or biological context. It is often used in official documents, scientific descriptions, or when a neutral, precise term is required instead of "man" or "boy." - It is typically used as a countable noun. - It can be modified by adjectives (e.g., young male person, adult male person).
Examples
- Formal/Descriptive Context:
- The witness described the suspect as a tall male person.
- The form requires you to indicate if you are a female person or a male person.
- Biological/Scientific Context:
- In most mammalian species, a male person is defined by the presence of XY chromosomes.
Advanced Usage
- Legal and Administrative Language: Used in statutes, forms, and regulations for precision.
- The policy applies to any male person over the age of 18 residing in the district.
- Contrastive Use: Often used in direct contrast to "female person" to distinguish gender categories.
- The study compared the responses of 100 female persons and 100 male persons.
Variants and Related Words
- Male (adjective/noun): The more common and general term. As a noun, it can refer to any male organism, not just humans (e.g., ).
- Man (noun): Specifically refers to an adult human male. It carries social and cultural connotations beyond biology.
- Boy (noun): Refers to a young human male.
Synonyms
- Man (for an adult)
- Gentleman (formal/polite)
- Male (as a noun, broader)
Antonyms
- Female person
- Woman (for an adult)
- Girl (for a young person)
Notes on Usage
- The phrase "male person" is often redundant in everyday conversation, where "male" or "man/boy" is sufficient. Its primary function is for unambiguous specificity.
- It avoids the potential social connotations of "man" and is purely a sex-based classification.
Noun
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a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies
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