gentleperson

noun

gen·tle·per·son ˈjen-tᵊl-ˌpər-sᵊn

plural gentlepeople ˈjen-tᵊl-ˌpē-pəl

or gentlepersons

Synonyms of gentleperson next

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: a gentleman or lady

Examples of gentleperson in a Sentence

gentlepersons did not want to be seen keeping company with commoners

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of gentleperson was in 1597

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gentleperson

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“Gentleperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleperson. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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