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gentle craft
nounVery Low
/ˈdʒɛntl krɑːft/A historical, poetic term for the art or occupation of fishing, particularly angling with a rod and line.
gentle giant
nounC1
/ˌdʒentl ˈdʒaɪənt/A person who is physically large and strong but has a kind, calm, and non-threatening personality.
gentle sex
nounC2
/ˌdʒentl ˈseks/A dated, often patronizing term for women collectively, emphasizing perceived qualities of softness and mildness.
gentlefolk
nounplural-nounC2
/ˈdʒɛntl̩fəʊk/People of good social position, especially those considered well-mannered and refined.
gentleman
nounB1
/ˈdʒɛntlmən/A man who is polite, well-mannered, and considerate, often associated with refinement and honorable behavior.
gentleman friend
nounLow (archaic/old-fashioned)
/ˈdʒɛntlmən frɛnd/A man with whom a person is romantically or socially involved, particularly when the relationship is established or serious but not formalized; a more polite or old-fashioned term for a boyfriend or male companion.
gentleman of fortune
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˈdʒɛntlmən əv ˈfɔːtʃuːn/A euphemistic or archaic term for a pirate; a man who makes his living through plunder and adventure on the high seas.
gentleman of the road
nounLow
/ˌdʒentlmən əv ðə ˈrəʊd/A euphemistic or archaic term for a tramp or homeless itinerant man.
gentleman usher of the black rod
nounC2 (Very Rare)
/ˌdʒɛntlmən ˌʌʃər əv ðə ˌblæk ˈrɒd/A senior official in the British Parliament, specifically in the House of Lords, whose duties involve ceremonial processions, maintaining order, and summoning members of the House of Commons to the Lords.
gentleman's gentleman
nounLow
/ˌdʒɛntlmənz ˈdʒɛntlmən/A valet or personal manservant, especially one who attends to a gentleman's clothing, appearance, and personal needs.
gentleman-at-arms
nounRare
/ˌdʒɛntlmən ət ˈɑːmz/A member of the ceremonial bodyguard of the British monarch.
gentleman-commoner
nounVery Low
/ˌdʒɛntlmən ˈkɒmənə/A historical term for a wealthy student at Oxford or Cambridge who paid higher fees and enjoyed certain privileges, but was not a member of the nobility.
gentleman-farmer
nounC1
/ˈdʒɛntl̩mən ˈfɑːmə/A man of independent means who owns and lives on a farm but does not engage in its day-to-day manual labour; farming as a genteel pursuit rather than a livelihood.
gentleman-pensioner
nounVery Low
/ˈdʒɛntlmən ˈpɛnʃənə/A member of a royal bodyguard, historically an old or distinguished soldier receiving a pension from the crown.
gentlemen's agreement
nounC1
/ˌdʒɛnt(ə)lmənz əˈɡriːmənt/An informal agreement between parties based on trust and honor, rather than legal enforcement.
gentlepeople
plural-nounLow
/ˈdʒɛnt(ə)lˌpiːp(ə)l/A polite, respectful, or formal term of address for a group of people, regardless of gender; an intentionally inclusive or gender-neutral alternative to "ladies and gentlemen".
gentleperson
nounLow
/ˈdʒɛnt(ə)lˌpɜːs(ə)n/A polite, respectful, and well-mannered person; a gender-neutral term for a gentleman or lady.
gentlewoman
nounLow
/ˈdʒɛnt(ə)lˌwʊmən/A woman of noble birth or high social standing; a lady.
gentoo
adjectivenounVery Low (C2+)
/dʒɛnˈtuː/A medium-to-large penguin species native to the subantarctic islands, characterized by a white patch above each eye and a bright orange-red bill.
gentoo penguin
nounC1
/ˌdʒenˈtuː ˈpeŋɡwɪn/A species of penguin (Pygoscelis papua) characterized by a white stripe across its head, orange-red bill, and long, stiff tail feathers.

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