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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMen in Suits
/mɛn ɪn suːts/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A group of men dressed in formal attire, typically business suits, often associated with professionalism or corporate environments.
"The men in suits gathered in the boardroom for the important meeting." - 2
A colloquial term for businessmen or professionals, often used to imply a certain level of authority or influence.
"In the city, the men in suits are often seen as the decision-makers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'men in suits' combines 'men', derived from Old English 'mann', meaning 'human being', and 'suits', from the Latin 'suitare', meaning 'to follow or pursue'. The phrase evolved in the 20th century to denote professionals or businessmen, often implying formality and authority.
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hommes en costume
Transliteration: om-ahn ahn koos-tum
"Les hommes en costume ont assisté à la réunion."
Männer in Anzügen
Transliteration: Männer in Anzügen
"Die Männer in Anzügen waren die Hauptredner der Konferenz."
uomini in giacca
Transliteration: uomini in giacca
"Gli uomini in giacca hanno partecipato alla riunione."
hombres de traje
Transliteration: ombres de traje
"Los hombres de traje llegaron a la conferencia."
homens de terno
Transliteration: homens de terno
"Os homens de terno estavam na reunião."
सूट पहने पुरुष
Transliteration: suit pahne purush
"सूट पहने पुरुष बैठक में शामिल हुए।"
穿西装的男人
Transliteration: chuān xīzhuāng de nánrén
"穿西装的男人在会议上发言。"
정장 입은 남자들
Transliteration: jeongjang ib-eun namjadeul
"정장 입은 남자들이 회의에 참석했다."
スーツを着た男性
Transliteration: sūtsu o kita dansei
"スーツを着た男性が会議に参加しました。"
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