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Definition chivalry in British English

chivalry noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈʃɪvəlri/
1

polite and kind behaviour by which men show respect to women

Synonyms and related words
courtesy tact chivalry
2

the qualities of being polite and honest and having honour that were expected of a knight (=a man trained to fight while riding a horse in the past)

Synonyms and related words
courtesy tact chivalry honesty sincerity openness
Definition chivalry in British English