gentility in German
gentility in German is Vornehmheit, vornehme Herkunft, vornehme Lebensart — gentility means the condition of being refined, genteel, well-bred, or socially superior.
gentility in German
Vornehmheit
(uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
vornehme Herkunft
(uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
vornehme Lebensart
(uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
What does "gentility" mean?
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noun The condition of being refined, genteel, well-bred, or socially superior.
"A powerful visitors’ bureau has pushed the South Carolina city to the top of “best” lists by selling gentility. Critics say that has come at the expense of history and the city’s Black population."
- noun (dated) The upper classes of society; the gentry.
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- A powerful visitors’ bureau has pushed the South Carolina city to the top of “best” lists by selling gentility. Critics say that has come at the expense of history and the city’s Black population.
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What is "gentility" in German?
"gentility" in German is Vornehmheit, vornehme Herkunft, vornehme Lebensart. gentility means: The condition of being refined, genteel, well-bred, or socially superior.
Are there other ways to say "gentility" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gentility": Vornehmheit, vornehme Herkunft, vornehme Lebensart.
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