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one-man/two-man/three-man, etc."(adj.)

one-person, or substitutes such as two-seater boat, two-way mayoral race, three-person tent, three-way contest, four-passenger plane. Or/guys, use a noun: two-seater, tent for two. For "one-man" try: individual, lone, solo, singlehanded, solitary. For two-man/three-man block use double/triple block. Terms like twelve-man jury can use twelve-member jury. Alternatives for "one-man show" include: one-person/solo/individual/single-artist show/exhibition/exhibit/performance. As there is no parallel nonsexist phrase for "one-man band," use one-woman band or one-man band.


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