man of culture en · NOUN
Etymology
Originating in 2015 from a viral reaction image screenshot featuring the character Last Samurai from the anime Arakawa Under the Bridge with the caption "Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well", seen in episode 9 of season 2. Popularized in 2017 on social media.
Meanings
- (Internet) One (a man or sometimes regardless of gender) whose tastes are admired by others, especially if these are unorthodox.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see man, of, culture.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| men of culture | Number=Plur | lexicographic |