males
Not the hens
Males are individuals of the sex that produces sperm or fertilizes eggs—the counterpart to females.
The term applies across species: male dogs, male birds, male humans.
As a noun, it often sounds clinical or scientific: The study included 200 males and 200 females.
In casual speech, men or guys is more natural for humans.
Male-determining genetic unit
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- spermMale reproductive cell
- spermatozoaMale reproductive cells
- testesMale reproductive glands
androgens · XY · gametes · sire · progenitor · fertilization · procreation · seminal
Excessive masculine pride
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
chivalry · gallantry · assertiveness · protector · provider · ruggedness · virility · manliness
Male parent
- sonMale child relation
- brotherMale with shared parents
- uncleMale family elder
- nephewSibling's male offspring
grandfather · grandson · patriarch · forefather · heir · lineage · ancestry · descendants
Spirit of brotherly connection
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
- bondingForming close connections
fellowship · solidarity · guild · lodge · club · stag · barbershop · locker-room
Gender-based prejudice
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- misogynyHostility toward women
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
men
Adult male humans
husband · bachelor · son · father · uncle · nephew · brother · groom · boyhood · fatherhood
Y-chromosome
Male-determining genetic unit
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- spermMale reproductive cell
- spermatozoaMale reproductive cells
testes · androgens · XY · gametes · sire · progenitor · fertilization · procreation · seminal · reproductive
machismo
Excessive masculine pride
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
stoicism · chivalry · gallantry · assertiveness · protector · provider · ruggedness · virility · manliness · swagger
father
Male parent
nephew · grandfather · grandson · patriarch · forefather · heir · lineage · ancestry · descendants · offspring
fraternity
Spirit of brotherly connection
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
bonding · fellowship · solidarity · guild · lodge · club · stag · barbershop · locker-room · mates
sexism
Gender-based prejudice
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- misogynyHostility toward women
- hegemonyDominant group's control
bull
Steer before castration
ram · boar · tom · drake · gander · cock · stag · dog · jack · colt
- male and femaleThe two biological sexes
- alpha maleDominant group leader
- male voice
- male modelMan paid to pose
- male bondingMen forming close friendships
- male or female