manhood
noun
man·hood
ˈman-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of manhood in a Sentence
He took the comment as a challenge to his manhood.
He grew from boyhood to manhood in a small southern town.
the manhood of a nation
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
Related article Opinion: Jason Kelce gave all of us a master class in American manhood
How a father can affect a son
So many people now know that Jason Kelce is an all-pro center who had an illustrious 13-year career.
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhood. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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manhood
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man·hood
ˈman-ˌhu̇d
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