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Definition male in British English

male adjective

adjective
/meɪl/
1

belonging to the sex that does not give birth

Example

a male elephant

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2

relating to men

Example

ideas about female and male sexuality

Example

male domination

Example

Until recently, the sport has been a predominantly male preserve.

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3

a male part of a device has a long narrow piece that fits into a hole

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4

not developing into fruits

Example

male flowers

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Definition male in British English