\ ˈman-ˈmād
, -ˌmād \
, -ˌmād \
Definition of man-made
: manufactured, created, or constructed by human beings
specifically
: synthetic
man-made fibers
Synonyms & Antonyms for man-made
Synonyms
- artificial,
- bogus,
- dummy,
- ersatz,
- factitious,
- fake,
- false,
- faux,
- imitation,
- imitative,
- mimic,
- mock,
- pretend,
- sham,
- simulated,
- substitute,
- synthetic
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“Man-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man-made. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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man-made
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of man-made
: made by people rather than by nature
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man-made
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Kids Definition of man-made
: made by people rather than nature
a man-made lake
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The first known use of man-made was in 1615
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