masculinity
nounUK /ˌmæskjʊˈlɪnəti/
US /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnəti/
Masculinity means the qualities that people often think of as being like a boy or a man.
His kindness and strength showed a gentle kind of masculinity.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of being male rather than female.
The study looked at masculinity and femininity in different cultures.
3. Qualities traditionally linked to men, such as bravery or toughness.
The story celebrates courage and masculinity.
4. The way a person expresses being a man.
He explored what masculinity means to him.