господи́н — meaning in English

English meaning

• gentleman noun A polite, well-mannered, or honorable man.
• lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
• master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
• mister noun A title of respect used before a man's name, usually written "Mr."
• sir noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
• squire noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.

Senses

господи́н is used for these senses in English:

• Mr. (North America, Philippines, formerly or traditionally UK) Abbreviation of Mister.
• Your Excellency (formal) A title of respect used when addressing heads of state other than monarchs, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, and others holding equivalent rank.
• gentleman Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
• lord (archaic) The owner of a house, piece of land, or other possession
• master Someone who has control over something or someone.
• mister Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name.
• my Lord (UK) Used in direct address to peers of the realm, usually now excluding dukes and the Lords Spiritual.
• sir A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:

gentleman — full definition

1. noun A polite, well-mannered, or honorable man.
2. noun (formal or polite) A man, used respectfully regardless of manners.
3. noun Historically, a man of respectable birth or means who did not need to work for a living.

lord — full definition

1. noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
2. noun A title used for members of the British peerage, or as a form of address for certain officials.
3. name A title for God or Jesus Christ in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition.
4. verb To act in a superior, bossy way toward others.

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