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mister

[ˈmɪstə(ɹ)]

Meanings
  • title

    A title of respect for a man, especially one who is a gentleman or holds a position of authority.

    - "The mister is the boss of this company."
    - "Please address the mister as Mr. Smith."

Pronunciation
  1. [ˈmɪstɚ]



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mister
mister,ister,missus,ister
Homophones
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  1. mister (en) : a title of respect for a man

  2. mister (en) : a person who manages or maintains something

  3. mister (en) : a man who is married to a woman


Variants
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mister , misters
Etymology
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Originally used as a title of respect for masters and magisters, derived from the Latin 'magister' meaning 'teacher'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'mister' is derived from the Latin word 'magister', meaning 'teacher'.

  2. In some cultures, the term 'mister' is also used as a term of endearment for a husband or a close male friend.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mr.: A title of respect for a man, used in both formal and professional contexts.


Culture
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The term 'mister' carries a sense of formality and respect, often used in professional and formal contexts. In literature, it has been used in various works to denote a man of power, authority, or status. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is referred to as 'Mr.'.

How to Memorize "mister"

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    - Visualize a man dressed formally, with a title 'Mr.' before his name.

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