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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGentleman
/ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A man of good and courteous conduct.
"He always behaves like a true gentleman, treating everyone with respect." - 2
A man of high social status or wealth.
"The gentleman at the gala was known for his philanthropic efforts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gentleman' originates from the Old French 'gentilhomme', which means 'nobleman'. It evolved in the Middle Ages to denote a man of good family and social standing, reflecting the societal values of chivalry and honor.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gentleman" is said worldwide
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gentilhomme
Transliteration: ʒɑ̃.til.ɔm
"Il se comporte toujours comme un vrai gentilhomme."
Gentleman
Transliteration: ˈdʒɛntəl.mən
"Er verhält sich immer wie ein wahrer Gentleman."
gentiluomo
Transliteration: dʒen.tiˈlwɔ.mo
"Si comporta sempre come un vero gentiluomo."
caballero
Transliteration: ka.βa.ʝe.ɾo
"Siempre se comporta como un verdadero caballero."
cavalheiro
Transliteration: ka.va.ʎe.ɾu
"Ele sempre se comporta como um verdadeiro cavalheiro."
जेंटलमैन
Transliteration: jentalmān
"वह हमेशा एक सच्चे जेंटलमैन की तरह व्यवहार करता है।"
绅士
Transliteration: shēnshì
"他总是像个真正的绅士一样举止。"
신사
Transliteration: sinsa
"그는 항상 진정한 신사처럼 행동합니다."
紳士
Transliteration: shinshi
"彼は常に真の紳士のように振る舞います。"
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