1. plural of manhood; the state, condition, or time of being a man or adult male
2. plural of manhood; the qualities traditionally associated with being male, such as courage, strength, or independence

Examples

• The novel explores different cultural definitions of manhoods across several generations.
• Coming-of-age rituals mark the transition to manhoods in many societies.
• He questioned what modern manhoods should represent in the 21st century.
• The film examines various expressions of manhoods through its diverse characters.
• Different cultures have distinct expectations about the responsibilities of manhoods.
• The author challenges traditional notions of manhoods in her latest work.