alta-male

English

Etymology

From alta +‎ male. From Latin alta. Coined in 2016 by Coach Magazine and Idea Motel to describe a man who prioritises balance, commitment and happiness over the more traditional signs of success.

Noun

alta-male (plural alta-males)

1. A man who values personal realisation over more conventional measures of success.
   • 2016 November 30, Tom Bailey, “The 20 Best Experience Gifts For Christmas 2016”, in Coach:

     One of Coach's favourite people, the alta-male, has has been known to value experiences above status symbols. If that sounds like someone you’re buying for, here’s your guide.

   • 2016 July 21, Madlen Davies, “Rise of the 'alta-male': He runs, counts calories and KNITS rather than going to the pub. And this test reveals who makes the grade”, in Daily Mail:

     Alta-males want to engineer a rewarding work/life balance in which they play an active role in their children's upbringing rather than communicating through hard cash.

   • 2016 July 20, Guy Kelly, “Rise of the 'alta-male': The new priorities of men in 2016,”, in The Daily Telegraph:

     With the birth of the 'alta-male', researchers argue that traditional masculinity, associated with strength, toughness and career ambition, has been replaced by an emphasis on kindness, intelligence and empathy.

   • 2016 July 19, Ed Needham, “Who is the Alta-Male and What Does He Want?”, in Coach:

     The Alta-male would even be open to changing his career if it meant he could spend more time with his family.

Adjective

alta-male (comparative more alta-male, superlative most alta-male)

1. Of or relating to an alta-male or the alta-male lifestyle.

See also

• metrosexual
• alpha male
• machosexual
• New Man