gentlemen

Meanings

• Noun

  A title for a man, especially one who belongs to the upper class in society.

  - "The gentlemen in the room all wore suits and hats."
  - "The gentleman opened the door for the lady."
  - "Can I speak with the gentleman in charge, please?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɛɾ̃.əl.mən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1250034"

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Synonyms

cockney , puss-gentleman , sissy , dilettante , sahib

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gentlemen
Gentlewomen , penniless , lamentable , complacent,amental , relentless , elemental , presentable

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Variants

List of all variants of gentlemen that leads to same result
gentleman , gentlemanlike , gentlemanlikeness , gentlemanlikenesses , gentlemen , country gentleman , country gentlemen , First Gentleman , First Gentlemen , first gentleman , first 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 , 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', 'gentle' or 'kind'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gentlemen' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the United States, the term 'gentlemen' was used to refer to members of the House of Representatives until 1833.

3. In the United Kingdom, the term 'gentleman' is still used to refer to a man of social standing and good breeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gentlewomen: Female equivalent of gentlemen.

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Culture

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In literature, gentlemen are often depicted as refined, courteous, and well-educated men. In art, they are portrayed in paintings and sculptures as noble figures, often dressed in fine clothing. In music, the term 'gentlemen' is sometimes used to refer to the members of a band or orchestra.

How to Memorize "gentlemen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man dressed in a suit and a hat, standing with good posture and speaking politely.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gentlemen' with the idea of refinement, politeness, and nobility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gentlemen Gowns' to remember that gentlemen are men who wear gowns (formal clothing).

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