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Definition of mensch

mensch

/mɛntʃ/
mensch
Plural:menschen
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Adjective:menschlich
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• noun

1

North American A person of integrity, honor, and rectitude; a decent, upright, and trustworthy individual.

Example

"He proved himself to be a true mensch by returning the lost wallet with all the cash still inside."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The traditional plural borrowed from Yiddish is 'menschen', though the regularized English plural 'mensches' is also widely accepted in informal usage.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from Yiddish 'mentsh' (a person of integrity), which derives from Middle High German 'mensche' (human being), ultimately from Proto-Germanic '*manniskaz'.

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