male

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male

A male lion rests in the tall grass of the savanna.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Of or relating to the sex that produces sperm: Used to describe organisms (animals, plants, humans) that produce male gametes (spermatozoa) capable of fertilizing female gametes.
    • Characteristic of or appropriate for men or boys: Pertaining to qualities, roles, or items traditionally associated with men or masculinity.

  2. Noun:

    • An organism of the male sex: A person, animal, or plant that belongs to the sex which produces sperm.
    • (Proper noun) The capital city of the Maldives: A specific geographical location.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The male lion has a large mane. (Describing an animal of the sex that produces sperm.)
    • He has a deep male voice. (Describing a characteristic typical of men.)
    • This is a male holly tree. (Describing a plant that produces pollen.)

  • Noun:

    • The male is responsible for guarding the nest. (Referring to an animal of the male sex.)
    • The committee consisted of three females and two males. (Referring to human men.)
    • We flew into Male International Airport. (Referring to the capital city.)
Advanced Usage
  • In biology and taxonomy: Used to specify the sex of an organism in scientific contexts.
    • The researcher studied the behavior of the male of the species.
  • In sociology and gender studies: Used to discuss social and cultural constructs related to men.
    • The study examined traditional male roles in society.
Variants and Related Words
  • Masculine (adj): Having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men.
    • He has a very masculine physique.
  • Man (n): An adult human male.
    • The man opened the door.
  • Boy (n): A male child or young man.
    • The boy is playing football.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Masculine, manly.
  • Noun: Man, boy (for humans); sire, bull, cock, ram, etc. (for specific animals).
Antonyms
  • Female (adj & n): Of or relating to the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs.
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Male chauvinist: A man who believes men are superior to women.
    • He was accused of being a male chauvinist.
  • Male-dominated: Controlled or predominantly populated by men.
    • It is a male-dominated industry.
  • Alpha male: The dominant male in a group.
    • The alpha male leads the pack.
male

A male lion rests in the tall grass of the savanna.

Adjective
  1. for or pertaining to or composed of men or boys
    • the male lead
    • the male population
  2. characteristic of a man
    • a deep male voice
    • manly sports
  3. being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation
    • a male infant
    • a male holly tree
Noun
  1. the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands
  2. a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies
  3. an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)

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