gentleman

//ˈdʒɛntlmən//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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Noun

gentlemanSingular
gentlemenPlural
1

A polite, courteous, or chivalrous man who behaves with good manners and consideration toward others.

He's a true gentleman who always holds the door open for others.

2

A man of good social position or high birth; a man of gentle or noble birth.

He was born a gentleman and inherited his family's estate.

3

A polite or formal way of referring to a man.

There's a gentleman here to see you.

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