man-made

[man-meyd]

adjective

1. produced, formed, or made by humans.

2. produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.

3. Textiles.

   1. (of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.

   2. (of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.

man-made

adjective

1. made or produced by man; artificial

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-made¹

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

“We have to come together, with governmental action, and take steps to reduce man-made greenhouse gas emissions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Stripped almost bare and blisteringly hot, with few man-made structures, it covers an area similar to London's Heathrow Airport and is, arguably, only slightly more scenic.

From BBC

“Womanhood is not a man-made idea constructed from ancient traditions and cultural trends,” the sisters behind the YouTube channel “Girl Defined” write in their book, “Made to be She: Reclaiming God’s Plan for Fearless Femininity.”

From Salon

Meanwhile, the man-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza reaches new depths.

From BBC

A landmark risk assessment commissioned by the government this week warned Australia faced a future of increasingly extreme weather conditions as a result of man-made climate change.

From BBC

Related Words

• synthetic 
• unnatural