Definition

A person who is not male; someone who does not identify as a man.

Example

In the discussion about gender identity, a nonman may express their experiences differently than a man.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about identity and how it affects people.

Oh really? What was the main point?

It discussed the concept of being a nonman and how that identity is often overlooked.

That's fascinating! I think we need more conversations about diverse identities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, where 'non' means not and 'man' refers to a human being. Therefore, 'nonman' describes someone who is not a man or not human.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non' meaning not and 'man' meaning human — this helps you remember that 'nonman' refers to someone who is not a man.

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