Meaning & use
Manhood
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The state or period of being an adult male, or the qualities traditionally associated with being a man.
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He felt he had truly reached manhood after taking responsibility for his family.
The novel explores the challenges of manhood in a rapidly changing society.
A note on using this word
Beyond its literal sense, 'manhood' is often used to signal cultural or personal expectations of maturity and responsibility.
Words with a similar meaning
adulthoodvirility
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Words with an opposite meaning
boyhood
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