big man
big man · big men
A male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in…A male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
» Not all big men are strong.
Nicht alle großen Männer sind stark.
Meaning
5 sensesA male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
(figuratively)An alpha male.
(informal)A lineman.
(endearing)Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).
Examples
35 sentencesNot all big men are strong.
deNicht alle großen Männer sind stark.
Tom is a big man in the company.
Tom was a big man.
ruТом был важным человеком.
Tom is a big man.
deTom ist ein großer Mann.
Tom isn't a big man.
deTom ist kein großer Mann.
Forms
plural: big menSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedbigmanism
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular