ευγενής — meaning in English
evgenis
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English meaning
- aristocrat noun A member of the aristocracy or nobility.
- aristocratic adjective Belonging to, or typical of, the aristocracy — noble, refined, or privileged in bearing.
- gallant adj Brave and honorable, especially in the face of danger.
- lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
- noble noun A member of the aristocracy.
- peer noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
Senses
ευγενής is used for these senses in English:
- aristocrat One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).
- gallant Honorable.
- lord One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
- lord (obsolete, uncommon) A baron or lesser nobleman, as opposed to greater ones
- noble An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
- peer A noble with a title, i.e., a peerage, and in times past, with certain rights and privileges not enjoyed by commoners.
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