man-made
Americanadjective
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produced, formed, or made by humans.
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produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.
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Textiles.
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(of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.
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(of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.
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adjective
Etymology
Origin of man-made
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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Isn’t it wonderful, though, to have a reason to reacquaint yourself with a world map that isn’t related to war, natural or man-made disaster or economic and political tension?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
The risk of bird strikes is already high, and there’s no excuse for man-made drone accidents that make flying less safe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Physical capacity across the world is constricted by a variety of chokepoints, some natural like Hormuz, some man-made like tariffs.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
"This is kind of pushing the frontier of science," said Ryan Schultz, a seismologist specialised in man-made earthquakes.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
Ah, but this is no ordinary lake, said the visitors, it will be the biggest man-made lake in the world!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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