man in black
The term "man in black" has various connotations in popular culture, sports, and conspiracy theories.
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Definition
B1Sports
(informal)The official who enforces the rules during a game.
Example
- The man in black issued a yellow card to the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.
C1Ufology
(conspiracy)A covert agent believed to suppress information about unidentified flying objects.
Example
- Witnesses claim they were visited by a man in black after reporting a UFO sighting.
B2Music
(historical)A nickname for Johnny Cash, known for his distinctive black clothing and advocacy for social issues.
Example
- Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, used his music to highlight social injustices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "man in black":
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