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   gentleman

   /ˈdʒɛntlmən/

   noun

   • 1. a chivalrous, courteous, or honourable man: "he behaved throughout like a perfect gentleman"
   • ▪ a man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.
   • ▪ a man of noble birth attached to a royal household: "a Gentleman of the Bedchamber"
   • 2. a polite or formal way of referring to a man: "opposite her an old gentleman sat reading"
   • ▪ used as a courteous title for a male fellow member of the House of Commons or the House of Representatives: "the Right Honourable Gentleman opposite"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘man of noble birth’): from gentle1 + man, translating Old French gentilz hom. In later use the term denoted a man of a good family (especially one entitled to a coat of arms) but not of the nobility.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gentlemanGentleman Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GENTLEMAN is a man of noble or gentle birth. How to use gentleman in a sentence.

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   It's the mark of a gentleman to stand up when someone enters the room. I am not personally acquainted with the gentleman in question. Ladies and gentlemen, air-traffic control has now cleared the plane for take-off. Shall we let the meeting commence, gentlemen?

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   Learn about the origin, evolution and meaning of the term gentleman, from its feudal and chivalric roots to its modern usage. Explore the social rank, conduct and coat of arms of a gentleman in different historical contexts and cultures.

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   Gentlemen, please come this way. a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered man: He behaved like a true gentleman. a male personal servant, especially of a man of social position; valet. a male attendant upon a king, queen, or other royal person, who is himself of high birth or rank.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGENTLEMAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun Word forms: plural -men. 1. a man regarded as having qualities of refinement associated with a good family. 2. a man who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated. 3. a polite name for a man. 4. the personal servant of a gentleman (esp in the phrase gentleman's gentleman)

8. www.britannica.com › topic › gentlemanGentleman | Meaning & History | Britannica

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   aristocracy. gentry. men. honnête homme. gentleman, in English history, a man entitled to bear arms but not included in the nobility. In its original and strict sense the term denoted a man of good family, deriving from the Latin word gentilis and invariably translated in English -Latin documents as generosus.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › gentlemangentleman noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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