big man

== English == === Noun === big man (plural big men) (anthropology) A male individual in a tribe who has great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia. (politics) A corrupt, autocratic ruler. (figurative) An alpha male. (American football, informal) A lineman. (endearing) Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”). ==== Derived terms ==== bigmanism ==== Related terms ==== the bigger man walks away from a fight be the bigger man