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άντρας

ántras

Man; husband

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

An adult male person; also means husband.

Example

Εκείνος ο άντρας είναι ο δάσκαλός μου.

That man is my teacher.

Etymology

'Άντρας' (ántras) comes from the Ancient Greek word for man, 'ἀνήρ' (anēr), reflective of male identities and gender roles that have persisted in narrative and social structures.

How & Where It’s Used

'άντρας' is commonly used in informal conversational settings, particularly among friends and family, but can also be utilized in formal discussions. It is universally acknowledged across different regions of Greece.

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