Pronunciation: [mˈanləs] (IPA) 
The word "manless" is spelled with the root "man" and the suffix "-less." In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "manless" would be /ˈmænləs/. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "cat," the "n" sound as in "never," the "l" sound as in "look," and the final "s" sound as in "bus." The suffix "-less" means without or lacking, so "manless" means without men, or lacking men.
Manless is an adjective that describes something or someone that lacks the presence or involvement of men. It refers to a state or condition where men are either absent or not present in a particular context, situation, or setting. The term acknowledges the absence or scarcity of male individuals.
In the context of societal activities or events, manless signifies the lack of male participation, representation, or influence. It can be used to describe a gathering or a group that predominantly consists of women or where men are notably absent. For example, a manless meeting refers to a discussion or a conference that is predominantly attended by women, with little to no male presence.
Manless can also signify objects, places, or functions that are designed or intended to exclude men. This is commonly observed in gender-segregated or single-gender establishments such as women-only gyms, manless bathrooms, or manless spaces.
Furthermore, manless can refer to a state of being without a male companion or partner. It describes situations where a person, usually a woman, does not have a man accompanying or accompanying her. For instance, a woman walking alone at night can be described as manless.
Overall, manless describes a condition or situation where the male gender is lacking or absent, whether it refers to the non-participation of men in certain activities, the absence of men in gatherings, or the lack of a male companion.
The word "manless" is formed by combining the prefix "man-" and the suffix "-less".
The prefix "man-" has its roots in the Old English word "mann", which meant "human being" or "person" and referred to both males and females. Over time, it became more commonly associated with males. The original meaning of "man-" as a gender-neutral term is still preserved in words like "mankind" and "humanity".
The suffix "-less" is derived from Old English and is used to indicate the absence or lack of something. It forms adjectives that describe the absence or deprivation of the quality or object denoted by the base word. For example, "hopeless" means without hope, and "careless" means without care.
