miehekkyys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- manhood noun The condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy.
- manliness noun The quality of having traits stereotypically associated with being a man, such as strength or courage.
- masculinity noun The quality or state of being masculine; manliness.
- virility noun Manly strength, vigor, or masculine character.
Senses
miehekkyys is used for these senses in English:
- manhood The idealized nature of a man: all of the characteristics traditionally and ideally ascribed to manliness regarded collectively.
- manhood The self-concept of a man being with respect to his possession of the various qualities traditionally and ideally ascribed to manliness; a man's sense or view of himself as being more or less manly.
- manliness The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.
- masculinity The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.
- virility The state of being virile.
manhood — full definition
- noun The condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy.
- noun The qualities traditionally associated with being a strong, capable man.
- noun Men considered as a group.