male
adjective
belonging to the sex that does not give birth
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typical of the way that a man is traditionally expected to behave, especially by being strong and brave
adjective
behaving in a way traditionally considered typical of a man, for example by being strong and willing to fight, and by hiding your feelings
adjective
looking or behaving like a boy or typical of a boy, usually in a way that you find attractive
adjective
a man who is camp behaves in a way that does not follow traditional ideas about male behaviour, especially in order to attract attention
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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