Meaning of the word "best man" in English

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best man

US /ˌbest ˈmæn/
UK /ˌbest ˈmæn/
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Noun

1.

a male friend or relative who attends the bridegroom at a wedding, and is usually his chief attendant

Example:
My brother asked me to be his best man at his wedding.
The best man gave a funny speech at the reception.
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