Definition of mR
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Definition of Mr.
plural Messrs.
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\ˈme-sərz\
1
—used as a conventional title of courtesy except when usage requires the substitution of a title of rank or an honorific or professional title before a man's surname
- spoke to Mr. Doe
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—used in direct address as a conventional title of respect before a man's title of office
- May I ask one more question, Mr. President?
3
—used before the name of a place, profession, or activity or before an epithet (such as clever) to form a title applied to a male viewed as representative of the thing indicated
- Mr. Baseball
Origin and Etymology of mr.
Mr. from Middle English, abbreviation of maister master; Messrs. abbreviation of Messieurs, from French, plural of Monsieur
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Definition of Mr. for English Language Learners
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—used as a title when speaking to a man who has an honored position or office
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—used as part of a title for a man who has won a contest
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—used to refer to a man who is very successful and famous for a particular activity (such as a sport) or who has a particular quality
MR Defined for Kids
Mr.
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ˈmi-stər
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Definition of Mr. for Students
plural Messrs.
\ˈme-sərz\
—used as a title before a man's name
- Mr. Doe
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