Newman

[noo-muh n, nyoo-] /ˈnu mən, ˈnyu-/
noun
1.
John Henry, Cardinal, 1801–90, English theologian and author.
2.
Paul Leonard, 1925–2008, U.S. actor.
3.
a male given name.
British Dictionary definitions for new man

New Man

noun
1.
the New Man, a type of modern man who allows the caring side of his nature to show by being supportive and by sharing child care and housework

Newman

/ˈnjuːmən/
noun
1.
Barnet. 1905–70, US painter, a founder of Abstract Expressionism: his paintings include the series Stations of the Cross (1965–66)
2.
John Henry. 1801–90, British theologian and writer. Originally an Anglican minister, he was a prominent figure in the Oxford Movement. He became a Roman Catholic (1845) and a priest (1847) and was made a cardinal (1879). His writings include the spiritual autobiography Apologia pro vita sua (1864), a treatise on the nature of belief, The Grammar of Assent (1870), and hymns
3.
Paul. 1925–2008, US film actor and director, who appeared in such films as Hud (1963), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973), The Verdict (1982), The Color of Money (1986), Nobody's Fool (1994), and Road to Perdition (2002)
Contemporary definitions for new man
noun

any male who is a newcomer to a situation, activity, or position

Examples

The new man will be introduced at a luncheon next week.

noun

any male who is spiritually or morally reformed; any male changed for the better

Examples

He is a new man since he passed his physical examination.

noun

(usu. cap.) any modern male who takes part in non-traditional roles (esp. in the family) and has sensitivity and compassion toward females; a modern man

Examples

The New Man often stays home with children while his wife pursues her career.

Idioms and Phrases with new man

new man

see under feel like oneself