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male

adjective

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Meaning

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Relating to or denoting the sex that produces sperm; a person or animal of the male sex.

Example Sentence

The male elephant is significantly larger than the female.

Usage Note

Used to describe individuals or species belonging to the sex that typically produces sperm, or to refer to things associated with that sex, such as in biology, genetics, or social contexts.

Synonyms

masculine manly boyish virile staminate

Antonyms

female feminine