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   deportment

   /dɪˈpɔːtm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the way a person stands and walks, particularly as an element of etiquette: British "poise is directly concerned with good deportment" Similar gaitposturecarriagecomportmentbearingstanceway of standingway of holding oneselfway of carrying oneselfway of bearing oneselfattitudedemeanourmienairappearanceaspectstylemanner
   • 2. a person's behaviour or manners: North American "there are team rules governing deportment on and off the field" Similar behaviourconductperformanceway of behavingway of actingway of conducting oneselfetiquettemannerswayshabitspracticesactionsactsactivitiesexploitsinformal:capers

   Word Origin early 17th century (denoting behaviour in general): from French déportement, from the verb déporter (see deport).

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   DEPORTMENT definition: 1. the way a person walks and stands: 2. the way a person behaves: 3. the way a person walks and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DEPORTMENT is the manner in which one conducts oneself : behavior. How to use deportment in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Deportment.

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   Deportment definition: demeanor; conduct; behavior.. See examples of DEPORTMENT used in a sentence.

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   Deportment has to do with how you behave and present yourself. Being polite, well-dressed, and soft-spoken shows excellent deportment. People say you shouldn't judge by appearances, but how you present yourself — your deportment — matters.

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   Define deportment. deportment synonyms, deportment pronunciation, deportment translation, English dictionary definition of deportment. n. A manner of personal conduct; behavior.

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   The manner in which a person behaves, esp in physical bearing.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Definition of deportment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.