Definition

Not having a man or men present; lacking male individuals.

Example

The manless village felt quiet and empty after the men left for the war.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new cafe that opened downtown?

Yeah, I saw it! It's supposed to be manless in terms of staff, right?

Exactly! It's all run by robots and technology.

That's so cool! I can't wait to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Manless → It is formed from "man" (from Old English "mann", meaning human being or person) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "manless" means without a man or lacking a male presence.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'man' — that's what manless means.

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