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\ ˈwən-ˈman 
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\Definition of one-man
: of or relating to just one individual: such as
a : consisting of only one individual
a one-man committee
b(1) : done, presented, or produced by only one individual
a one-man stage play
(2) : featuring the work of a single artist (such as a painter)
a one-man show of oils
c : designed for or limited to one individual
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one-man
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of one-man
: done, performed, or controlled by one person
: designed for one person
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The first known use of one-man was in 1842
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