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deference

/ˈdɛfəɹəns/
Meanings
  • noun

    The act of giving way to the authority or wishes of others.

    - "He showed great deference to his elder brother."
    - "The queen demanded deference from her subjects."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93691995"
Synonyms

honor , respect
Rhymes
Words rhyming with deference
reverence , preference , reference , advantage
Variants
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deference , deferences , in deference to
Etymology
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From Old French 'defference', from 'deferre' meaning 'to put off, delay'.

Trivia
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  1. Deference is a concept that has been explored in various fields, including sociology, psychology, and political science.

  2. The concept of deference has been studied in various cultures throughout history, from ancient Greece to modern times.

  3. Deference is an important concept in many religious traditions, with followers showing deference to their deities and religious leaders.

Related Concepts
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  1. respect: Deference and respect are closely related concepts. While respect is a feeling or attitude towards someone or something, deference is an action or behavior towards someone or something.

  2. subordination: Deference can also be seen as a form of subordination, with those showing deference acknowledging the authority or superiority of others.

Quotes
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  1. "Deference" to leaders and intolerance toward outsiders (and toward "enemies within") are hallmarks of tribalism …

    - Benjamin R. Barber,{it}Atlantic{/it},March 1992

  2. In the 1980s, in "deference" to the neighborhoods, City Hall would attempt a counter-reformation of downtown, forbidding "Manhattanization."

    - Richard Rodriguez,{it}Harper's{/it},October 1990

  3. She could have subtly appealed to the "deference" … she knew was still in there, encoded in their middle-aged hearts; she never did.

    - Peggy Noonan,{it}New York Times Magazine{/it},16 Dec. 1990

  4. A sense of "deference" to the upper class among whites made it possible, in Sproat's estimation, for white leaders to contain the white supremacists.

    - Robert L. Harris, Jr.,{it}American Historical Review{/it},December 1987
Culture
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Deference is a concept that has been explored extensively in various cultural contexts. In feudal societies, deference was a key component of the social hierarchy, with nobles showing deference to their monarchs and vassals showing deference to their lords. In literature, deference is often portrayed as a virtue, with characters demonstrating deference to their elders or those in positions of authority. In modern times, deference is still an important concept in various contexts, such as in the workplace or in relationships.

How to Memorize "deference"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where someone shows deference to someone else, such as a child showing deference to a parent or a student showing deference to a teacher.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'deference' with the idea of showing respect or acknowledging authority.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'deference' starts with the letter 'd', and think of the 'd' as standing for 'deliberately' showing respect or acknowledging authority.

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