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man of culture

(Internet slang) One (a man or sometimes regardless of gender) whose tastes are admired by others, especially if these are unorthodox.

ˈmæn ˈʌv ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚDocumented since 2010s2010sGen Alpha196 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(Internet slang) One (a man or sometimes regardless of gender) whose tastes are admired by others, especially if these are unorthodox.

Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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