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Definition of manmade

manmade

/ˈmæn.meɪd/
man · made
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• adjective

1

Made or caused by human beings rather than occurring naturally; artificial or synthetic.

Example

"The region features a large manmade lake created by the construction of the hydroelectric dam."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as 'man-made'. In formal or academic writing, gender-neutral alternatives such as 'artificial', 'synthetic', or 'human-made' are increasingly preferred.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manmade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manmade
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