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Definition gentleman in British English

gentleman noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdʒent(ə)lmən/
1

a man who is always polite and honest and considers other people's needs

Example

Everyone always said that James was a real gentleman.

Synonyms and related words
male boy young man
2

used for referring to a man whose name you do not know

Example

Please could you call a taxi for this gentleman?

Synonyms and related words
man sonny mate
2.1

used for speaking to men in a group or audience

Example

Gentlemen, shall we begin?

Example

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen.

Synonyms and related words
folks guys gentlemen
2.2

used for speaking about men in a group

Example

There were flowers for the ladies and cigars for the gentlemen.

Synonyms and related words
folks guys gentlemen
3

an old word for a man from a family in a high social class

Example

Christian came from a long line of English country gentlemen.

Synonyms and related words
the upper class aristocracy the nobility
4

used by a member of a law-making institution when speaking or referring to another member

Example

Does the gentleman from Oregon agree?

Synonyms and related words
backbencher carpetbagger congressman
Definition gentleman in British English