big man (English, noun)
expansion: big man (plural big men)
Senses:
topics: anthropology
human-sciences
sciences
glosses: A male individual in a tribe who has great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
topics: government
politics
glosses: A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
glosses: An alpha male.
tags: figuratively
glosses: Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).
tags: endearing
Forms:
form: big men
tags: plural