Male (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova).

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• The male lion's roar echoed through the savannah as he marked his territory.
• In many species of birds, the male is responsible for building the nest.
• The male peacock's vibrant plumage is a key factor in attracting a mate.
• In some species of fish, the male will care for the eggs until they hatch.
• The male elephant's large size and strength make him a dominant force in the herd.

Antonyms

• Female

Hypernyms

• Animate Being
• Creature
• Brute
• Fauna
• Beast

Hyponyms

• Steer

Meaning ²

A person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The doctor asked the male patient to take a seat in the waiting room.
• The teacher separated the class into male and female groups for the project.
• In many cultures, the male is expected to be the primary breadwinner for the family.
• The study found that the male species of the bird was more colorful than the female.
• The hospital room was designated for male patients only, with separate facilities for females.

Synonyms

• Male Person

Antonyms

• Female

Hypernyms

• Somebody
• Soul
• Individual
• Someone
• Mortal

Hyponyms

• Fella
• Boy
• Cuss
• Lad
• Adult Male
• Feller
• Fellow
• Gent
• Bloke
• Man-child
• Blighter
• Foster Brother

Related Words

• Male (adjective)

Meaning ³

The capital of Maldives in the center of the islands.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The capital of Maldives, Malé, is located in the center of the islands.
• Malé is the largest city in the Maldives and serves as the country's capital.
• The city of Malé is situated on the southern edge of the North Malé Atoll.
• Malé is a densely populated urban area in the center of the Maldives.
• The island of Malé is home to the majority of the country's population.