Meaning

5 senses
  1. A male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.

  2. A corrupt, autocratic ruler.

  3. (figuratively)An alpha male.

  4. (informal)A lineman.

  5. (endearing)Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).

Examples

35 sentences
  1. Not all big men are strong.

    deNicht alle großen Männer sind stark.

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  2. Tom is a big man in the company.

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  3. Tom was a big man.

    ruТом был важным человеком.

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  4. Tom is a big man.

    deTom ist ein großer Mann.

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  5. Tom isn't a big man.

    deTom ist kein großer Mann.

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Forms

plural: big men
Singularbig man
Pluralbig men

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Synonyms

1 synonyms

Word family

1 related words
Derivedbigmanism

See also

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