English Explanatory Dictionary

manpower

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
  2. The power exerted by a single person.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

manpower

Etymology

From man + power.

Synonyms

humanpower human resources personnel

Related words

human-powered man-powered manpowered hand crank handcrank pedal treadle
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