# big man

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A male individual in a tribe who has great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
2. A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
3. An alpha male.
4. A lineman.
5. Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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