gentleman

Meanings

• noun

  A man, especially one who is politely mannered and well-educated.

  - "The gentleman in the red jacket helped an old lady with her groceries."
  - "Despite his rough exterior, Jack was a gentleman at heart."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/
   
   
   
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2. [ˈdʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən]
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227714"

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Synonyms

cockney , puss-gentleman , sissy , dilettante , sahib

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gentleman
champion , campaign , mansion , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of gentleman that leads to same result
gentleman , gentlemanlike , gentlemanlikeness , gentlemanlikenesses , gentlemen , gentleman-at-arms , gentlemen-at-arms , gentleman-commoner , gentlemen-commoners , gentleman farmer , gentlemen farmers , gentleman of fortune , gentlemen of fortune , gentleman's agreement , gentleman's agreements , gentlemen's agreement , gentlemen's agreements , gentleman's club , country gentleman , country gentlemen , First Gentleman , First Gentlemen , first gentleman , first gentlemen , Second Gentleman , Second Gentlemen , second gentleman , second gentlemen

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'gentil', meaning 'noble'. The term 'gentleman' was used to refer to a man of noble birth or high social status.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gentleman' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In the 16th and 17th centuries, gentlemen were expected to be skilled in various activities, including riding, hunting, fencing, and dancing.

3. In the United States, the term 'gentleman' was used to refer to a man who was not a farmer or a laborer, regardless of his social status.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chivalry: A code of conduct for the ideal knight, characterized by valor, honor, courtesy, and service to others.

2. Knight: A person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for various reasons, often in recognition of military service or other significant contributions.

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Culture

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In literature, the gentleman is often portrayed as a refined and courteous man, who embodies chivalry and gentlemanly conduct. In art, the gentleman has been depicted in various forms, from portraits of aristocrats to romanticized images of knights and knights errant.

How to Memorize "gentleman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man in a tailored suit, holding a top hat and offering his hand to a lady. Visualize the refined and polite behavior of a gentleman.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gentleman' with the image of a well-mannered, educated, and polite man. Remember that a gentleman is a man of high social standing and refined behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gentlemen Never Eat Jelly With A Fork' to remember that a gentleman is a man of refined behavior and manners.

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