Word
mann
Phoneticsmann
/ˈmæn/
Definitions
01chess piece
n. a special piece in some versions of chess that moves one square in any direction but is not a king.
n. a non-royal fairy chess piece that possesses the same movement capabilities as a king but lacks its game-ending vulnerability.
“In this version of the game, the mann can be captured just like a pawn.”
“The strategist utilized the mann to control the center of the board, exploiting its king-like mobility without risking an immediate checkmate.”
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Synonyms
02ethnic group
n. a name for people in Northeast India who have Burmese ancestors.
n. a term referring to the descendants of Burmese settlers residing in the Northeast Indian region.
“The Mann community has a unique history in that part of India.”
“Anthropological studies of the region often highlight the distinct cultural traditions maintained by the Mann people since their migration.”
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Etymology
As a German surname, from the root of man.
Borrowed from Assamese মান (man, “Burmese”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.