noun
men
mehn
noun
1
The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
"The men gathered in the hall to discuss the plan."
"All men are created equal, the document declared."
2
Ordinary soldiers, as distinct from officers.
"The captain praised his men for their courage under fire."
How to Use Men
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural form of "man" — more than one adult male, or troops under a commanding officer.
Common pairings
men and women
the men in charge
his men
Word Forms
Mens plural
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Etymology
From Old English menn, the plural of man, going back to a Proto-Germanic root shared with German Männer and Swedish män.