<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A man of good family, breeding, or social position.</li><li>(Used as a polite term) a man (e.g., "Do you know that gentleman over there?").</li><li>Gentlemen, (used as a form of address): "Gentlemen, please come this way."</li><li>A civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered man (e.g., "He behaved like a true gentleman.").</li><li>A male personal servant, especially of a man of social position; valet.</li><li>A male attendant upon a king, queen, or other royal person, who is himself of high birth or rank.</li><li>A man of good social standing, as a noble or an armigerous commoner.</li><li>A man with an independent income who does not work for a living.</li><li>A male member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives (e.g., "The chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts.").</li><li>History/Historical: A man who is above the rank of yeoman.</li></ul>