men
1 Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does men- mean? Men- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “month.” It is used in a few medical terms, specifically in references to menstruation.Men- comes from the Greek mḗn, meaning “month.” It's distantly related to the English word moon, itself related to the word month. Many calendars, both in the past and present, are based on the cycles of the moon.Menstruation is the periodic flow (known as menses) of blood and other substances from the uterus, which happens approximately every month in women of certain ages. Indeed, both menstruation and menses derive from the Latin mēnsis, meaning “month.”Men- is a variant of meno-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use meno- article.
Example Sentences
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The goal was “to see if it was possible to make a film that was coming directly from the men inside.”
From Los Angeles Times
Her sister said she was out visiting a friend and was waiting for transport just after midnight when two men in an ambulance offered her a lift.
From BBC
"West Bromwich Albion have today parted company with men's first team head coach Ryan Mason," said a club statement issued on Tuesday.
From Barron's
Given the Englishman's penchant for success on classic courses and the fact that he won the 2013 US open at nearby Merion, Rose could be one to watch at the year's second men's major.
From BBC
Armed men—believed to be either state security forces or colectivos—performed spot checks in the capital Monday, stopping drivers to check their vehicles and forcing people to unlock their cellphones for suspect messages.
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