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clubman

clubman

5.7
A man who belongs to a social or sports club
  • noun
  • /ˈklʌbˌmæn/
translation icon : socio
  • As a dedicated clubman, he attends every meeting and event at the local sports club.

Examples

  • An outraged wealthy clubman with a martini glass in hand says to the conductor, "This is a hell of a way to run a railroad."

    Academic text (1997)

  • The old generalities of "clubman," "millionaire," "society woman," and "internationally known figure in the world of art and politics" were no longer meaningful, valid, or acceptable. Peter Arno's tag was "that New Yorker cartoonist."

    Academic text (1997)

  • The clubman enjoyed discussing his favorite sports while relaxing with friends at the club.

  • Many social events are organized for the clubman to foster friendships among members.

Synonyms

club member
vsclubman
16 1.4

A person who belongs to a club or group

is specific to males rather than people of any gender
clubber
vsclubman
2 3.5

A person who belongs to a sports or social club

is restricted to a male being part of such a group rather than any gender

Surface Forms

clubman singular
clubmen plural

Morphology

clubman = club + man (transparent) = club + man

Meaning is a straightforward compound 'club' + 'man' = a man who is a member of a club.

Etymology

Clubman comes from club ('a group of people who meet', like a sports or social club) and man ('a male person'), so it simply means a man who is a member of a club.