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    gentleman
    /ˈdʒɛntlmən/

    noun

    • 1. a chivalrous, courteous, or honourable man: "he behaved throughout like a perfect gentleman"
    • 2. a polite or formal way of referring to a man: "opposite her an old gentleman sat reading"

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  2. Learn the meaning of gentleman as a polite way of talking to or referring to a man, or as a man who is polite and behaves well. See how to use gentleman in sentences and collocations with other words.

  3. Jul 21, 2012 · Learn the origin, usage and synonyms of the word gentleman, which can mean a man of noble or gentle birth, a man of high standards or a man of any social class. See examples of gentleman in sentences and related phrases.

  4. a man of good family, breeding, or social position. (used as a polite term) a man: Do you know that gentleman over there? gentlemen, (used as a form of address): Gentlemen, please come this way. a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered man: He behaved like a true gentleman.

  5. a man who is polite and behaves well toward other people, especially women: He was a perfect gentleman. Not holding a door for a lady? You're no gentleman, are you? a man of a high social class: a gentlemen's club. Fewer examples. He was the embodiment of the English gentleman. It's the mark of a gentleman to stand up when someone enters the room.

  6. 1. a man of good family, breeding, or social position. 2. (used as a polite term) a man: the gentleman in the tweed suit. 3. gentlemen, (used as a form of address): Gentlemen, please come this way. 4. a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered man. 5. a male personal servant; valet.

  7. 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. 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)