VIR, vir
Sounds Like: WEER
Translations: man, a man, husband, a husband, hero, a hero
From the root: VIR
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: The word 'vir' is a Latin noun primarily meaning 'man' in the sense of an adult male human being, as opposed to 'homo' which refers to a human being in general (male or female). It can also specifically mean 'husband' when referring to a married man, or 'hero' when used in a more elevated or respectful context. It is commonly used to distinguish a male from a female.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
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