n. 1. A man of gentle or noble birth or superior social position: "He's too much a gentleman to be a scholar" (Aphra Behn). 2. A well-mannered and considerate man with high standards of proper behavior. See Usage Note at lady. 3. A man of independent means who does not need to have a wage-paying job. 4. A man: Do you know this gentleman? 5. gentlemen (-mən) Used as a form of address for a group of men. 6. A manservant; a valet. gentle·man·ly adj. |
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