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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries男性性
Pronunciation / Transliteration: danseisei
"男性性はしばしば力と自信に関連しています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or condition of being male; the traits, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with men.
"In many cultures, masculinity is often linked to strength and assertiveness." - 2
A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with boys and men.
"The film explores the complexities of masculinity in modern society."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'masculinity' originates from the Latin word 'masculinus', meaning 'male' or 'manly', which is derived from 'masculus', a diminutive of 'mas', meaning 'male'. The concept has evolved over centuries, reflecting changing societal norms and expectations regarding gender roles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Masculinity" is said worldwide
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masculinité
Transliteration: masculinité
"La masculinité est souvent associée à des traits de force."
Männlichkeit
Transliteration: Männlichkeit
"Männlichkeit wird oft mit Stärke und Durchsetzungsvermögen verbunden."
mascolinità
Transliteration: mascolinità
"La mascolinità è un concetto complesso nella società moderna."
masculinidad
Transliteration: masculinidad
"La masculinidad a menudo se asocia con la fuerza."
masculinidade
Transliteration: masculinidade
"A masculinidade é frequentemente ligada à assertividade."
पुरुषत्व
Transliteration: purushatva
"पुरुषत्व अक्सर ताकत और आत्मविश्वास से जुड़ा होता है।"
男性气质
Transliteration: nánxìng qìzhì
"男性气质通常与力量和自信相关联。"
남성성
Transliteration: namseongseong
"남성성은 종종 힘과 자신감과 관련이 있습니다."
男性性
Transliteration: danseisei
"男性性はしばしば力と自信に関連しています。"
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