Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-man
noun
/ðə mæn/
Definition
A term often used to refer to a person in authority or a respectable figure.
Examples
- The man in charge made the final decision.
- He’s the man everyone looks up to for advice.
- Sometimes, it’s good to challenge the man and his rules.
Meaning
The phrase ‘the man’ can denote someone who holds power or control, but it can also be used informally to refer to a friend or someone admired.
Synonyms
- leader
- authority
- chief
- figure
