One of the many macho males (2-3)
I believe the answer is:
he-man
'one of the many macho males' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
'one of the many macho' is the wordplay.
'one of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HE-MAN' is hidden within 'the many macho'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for he-man that I've seen before include "Macho chap" , "Masterful male, macho sort" , "Extremely virile male" , "Hunk" , "Alpha male" .)