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man-made

[man-meyd]
–adjective
1. produced, formed, or made by humans.
2. produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.
3. Textiles.
a. (of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.
b. (of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.

Origin:
1710–20
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Word Origin & History

man-made 
c.1718, from man (n.) + made.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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