man among men

Noun

 * 1)  A man who is accepted on the same terms, and as having the same worth, as other men in society.
 * 2)  A superior or remarkable man who stands out from other men; a leader or exemplar for other men.
 * 1)  A superior or remarkable man who stands out from other men; a leader or exemplar for other men.
 * 1)  A superior or remarkable man who stands out from other men; a leader or exemplar for other men.
 * 1)  A superior or remarkable man who stands out from other men; a leader or exemplar for other men.

Usage notes

 * Almost always preceded by the article.
 * This term is a contranym, designating, in one sense, an unexceptional man, and, in another sense, an exceptional man.