/ˈdʒentlmən/
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Meaning
A polite word for a man, or a man who behaves kindly and well.
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Word origin
From gentil, meaning of good birth, joined to man.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- gentil man
Grammar
Examples
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"Gentleman" is a polite word for a man.
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"Gentlemen" is the plural form, and it changes the vowel.
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Here "gentleman" means someone who behaves kindly.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 2: gentleman, alright, million and 7 more words.