mensch

English

/mɛn(t)ʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person (chiefly male) of strength, integrity and honor or compassion.
  • A gentleman.

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish מענטש (person, an honorable person, man) derived from Old High German mennisko (man, human being).

Origin

Old High German

mennisko

Gloss

man, human being

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

男, 夫, 士

Emoji
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