Definition

A person who is polite, well-mannered, and often comes from a good social background; can refer to either a man or a woman.

Example

The gentleperson offered their seat to the elderly lady on the bus.

Conversation

Did you see how that gentleperson helped the old lady cross the street?

Yes, that was really kind of them.

It's nice to see such good manners in people these days.

Absolutely, we need more gentlepeople like that in our community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gentleperson is formed from "gentle" (from Old French *gentil*, meaning noble or well-born) and "person" (from Latin *persona*, meaning a character or individual). The word describes a person of noble birth or refined manners.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'noble' ('gentil') and a 'character' ('persona') — a gentleperson is someone who embodies these qualities.

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