manpower

[man-pou-er]

noun

1. power in terms of people available or required for work or military service.

   the manpower of a country.

manpower

/ ˈmænˌpaʊə /

noun

1. power supplied by men

2. a unit of power based on the rate at which a man can work; approximately 75 watts

3. the number of people available or required to perform a particular function

   the manpower of a battalion

Usage

Gender-neutral form: personnel, staff

Word History and Origins

Origin of manpower¹

First recorded in 1860–65; man + power

Example Sentences

Binding a "chronically dependent" partner, he argues, gives Riyadh both manpower and nuclear "insurance", while demonstrating to India, Washington and others that it will chart its own path.

From BBC

There's constant chatter of a manpower problem in Ukraine's military – how long will the war go on for, and will there be enough soldiers to defend the country?

From BBC

Using these small strike teams of CHP officers fills the gap of both manpower and expertise.

From Los Angeles Times

He added, “It’s a daunting thing to figure out what role we can play in here with limited manpower.”

From Los Angeles Times

Muzyka cites a lack of Ukrainian manpower to defend a long front line but also Russia's increased use of drones targeting soldiers, their equipment and particularly their artillery.

From BBC