: the progenitor of the human race and giver of the religious laws of Manu according to Hindu mythology

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Their display of resilience was a testament to their leadership core of veteran stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginóbili, and serves as a prime example of collective leadership. Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Unlike her parents, Manu is neither a citizen nor a resident of Brazil and entered the country on a tourist visa. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 Two minutes later, Manu Garcia’s volley made it 3-2. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025 Coming out of a timeout while leading 90-88, James, who scored 69 points in games 6 and 7, drilled a 19-footer with 27.9 seconds left, and then stole the ball after an errant pass from Manu Ginobili to Tim Duncan from under the basket with 23.8 left to seal the deal. 2016: HEAT def. Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Manu

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Manu was in 1785

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“Manu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manu. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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