masculinity
ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti
masculinities
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Definition of masculinity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

traditional traitsqualities traditionally associated with men
  • His masculinity was defined by strength and silence..
  • He expressed his masculinity through his actions.
  • Masculinity can be seen in different cultures.
manliness virility
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Expressions with masculinity

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traits like aggression and emotionlessness in men
He struggled with the expectations of toxic masculinity.

Origin of masculinity

Latin, masculinus (male)

Terms with masculinity included in their meaning

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gender roles
male adult seen as matching traditional ideas of strong responsible masculinity
gender
man who embraces non-traditional masculinity
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relating to male interests or activities
masculinity
man who is overly masculine
behavior
man showing exaggerated masculinity and strength
masculinity
admired by other men for masculine traits
masculinity
qualities traditionally associated with men
masculinity
very virile and sexually-inclined man

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  1. French:masculinité, ...
  2. German:Männlichkeit, ...
  3. Italian:mascolinità, ...
  4. Spanish:masculinidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:masculinidade, ...
  6. Chinese:男子气概, ...
  7. Japanese:男らしさ, ...
  8. Arabic:رجولة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּבְרִיוּת, ...
  10. Russian:мужественность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мужність, ...
  12. Hindi:मर्दानगी, ...
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