Definition of Gentility

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Gentility

Good extraction; dignity of birth.

The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding.

The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry.

Paganism; heathenism.

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Gentility Translations

gentility in German is vornehme Herkunft

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