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gentleman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

Forms: gentlemen

gentleman means: A polite way to refer to a man.

noun

MAN POLITELYA2

A polite way to refer to a man.

  • This gentleman needs some help.
  • An elderly gentleman offered me his seat.
  • Do you know the gentleman by the door?

Similar words: man

Common phrases: this gentleman, an elderly gentleman, a young gentleman, my dear gentleman

Questions about gentleman

What does gentleman mean?

A polite way to refer to a man.

What is gentleman in other languages?

Türkçe: beyefendi · Español: señor · Français: monsieur · Deutsch: Herr · Italiano: signore · 日本語: 男性

How do you pronounce gentleman?

It is pronounced /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/.

How do you use gentleman in a sentence?

This gentleman needs some help. An elderly gentleman offered me his seat.

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