men
/mɛn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(The) people, humanity, man(kind).
NounRegister: dated
Examples
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Enlisted personnel (as opposed to commissioned officers).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nhân viên được thuê mướn, không phải sĩ quan chỉ huy
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NounRegister: dated
Examples
"Muster up the men in the barracks at 0600," the lieutenant said to his sergeant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “men” mean?
(The) people, humanity, man(kind).
Is “men” formal or informal?
men is generally dated.