man-made (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

Also written: manmade. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

Produced or created by humans, not occurring naturally.

Examples

• The island was entirely man-made, constructed from landfill and dredged soil.

• Many of the ingredients in processed foods are man-made chemicals.

• The report focused on the environmental impact of man-made materials like plastic.

Synonyms of man-made

Words with a similar meaning to man-made:

• artificial
• synthetic
• manufactured
• fabricated

Antonyms of man-made

Words with the opposite meaning to man-made:

• natural
• organic

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