manhood
noun/ˈmænhʊd/
Frequency rank: #11,059 most common English word
Meaning
the state or period of being an adult male; the qualities considered typical of a man.
Example sentence
He felt that climbing the mountain alone was his true test of manhood.
Synonyms & related words
- masculinity
- maturity
- virility
- adulthood
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