GENTLEPERSON Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

gentleperson

noun

ˈjen-tᵊl-ˌpər-sᵊn

Definition of gentleperson

as in aristocrat

a man or woman of high birth or social position gentlepersons did not want to be seen keeping company with commoners

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Perched along the Sea of Marmara, the boutique property sits on the largest of the islands, Büyükada, whose Ottoman-era mansions are where intellectuals and aristocrats held court in the 19th century.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Joel David Smallbone is briefly amusing as a cranky aristocrat and the rest of the cast does what they are expected to do.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 July 2026

Definition of aristocrat

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Guides spoke of the monthlong siege that ended only because of the treachery of a local noble who turned on the sultan and allowed British troops to scale the walls.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
While life expectancy was lower during the 15th Century, nobles like Simonetta often lived longer due in part to their wealth.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 June 2026

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