noun · neutral
manhood
UK/ˈmænhʊd/US/ˈmænˌhʊd/MAN·hood
the state or qualities of being an adult man; masculinity or adulthood for men
Examples
“Rites of passage often mark a boy's transition into manhood.”
“Discussions about manhood and responsibility are common in parenting classes.”
“He saw military service as a test of his manhood.”
Band 8 sentence
“Contemporary debates about manhood increasingly challenge traditional stereotypes and emphasise emotional literacy.”
Collocations
- enter manhood
- test of manhood
- qualities of manhood
Word family
Common mistakes
He reached his manhood at 18.→He reached manhood at 18.
Manhood is require responsibility.→Manhood requires responsibility.
Say it for a higher band
5adult→6maturity→7+manhood
Synonyms
masculinity
Easily confused
masculinity
“Debates about masculinity often reflect changing social expectations.”
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