transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈjen-t ə l-mən, ˈje-n ə l-, in rapid speech also ]
ˈjen-tə-mən, ˈje-nə- noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English gentilman
Date: 12th century
1.
a. : a man of noble or gentle birth
b. : a man belonging to the landed gentry
c.
(1) : a man who combines gentle birth or rank with chivalrous qualities
(2) : a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior
d.
(1) : a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain
(2) : a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
2. : valet — often used in the phrase gentleman's gentleman
3. : a man of any social class or condition — often used in a courteous reference
show this gentleman to a seat
or usually in the plural in address
ladies and gentlemen
• gen·tle·man·like -mən-ˌlīk adjective
• gen·tle·man·like·ness noun