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BNC: 1455 COCA: 2447

gentleman

noun

gen·​tle·​man ˈjen-tᵊl-mən How to pronounce gentleman (audio)
ˈje-nᵊl-,
 in rapid speech also  ˈjen-tə-mən,
ˈje-nə-
often attributive
1
a
: a man of noble or gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth
b
: a man belonging to the landed gentry
c(1)
: a man who combines gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth or rank with chivalrous qualities
(2)
: a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior
d(1)
: a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain
(2)
: a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
2
: valet sense 1b
often used in the phrase gentleman's gentleman
3
: a man of any social class or condition
often used in a courteous reference
show this gentleman to a seat
or usually in the plural in address
ladies and gentlemen
gentlemanlike adjective
gentlemanlikeness noun

Example Sentences

A true gentleman would never engage in such behavior. He's a gentleman by birth.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English gentilman

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of gentleman was in the 12th century

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