alta-male

plural alta-males

1. A man who values personal realization over more conventional measures of success.

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

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

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   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 November 30, Tom Bailey, “The 20 Best Experience Gifts For Christmas 2016”, in Coach

   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 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

   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researchers argue that traditional masculinity, associated with strength, toughness and career ambition, has been replaced by an emphasis on kindness, intelligence and empathy.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 20, Guy Kelly, “Rise of the 'alta-male': The new priorities of men in 2016,”, in The Daily Telegraph

comparative more alta-male · superlative most alta-male

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