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chivalry

/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/

Meanings
noun
Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

Examples :

"The king's chivalry, composed of the bravest horsemen, protected the royal family. "
military history war
noun
The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Examples :

"Even though times have changed, many people still value chivalry, like a man opening the door for a woman or offering his seat on the bus to someone elderly. "
culture history character moral society tradition value

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration opponents

opponents noun

/əˈpoʊnənts/ /əˈpoʊnɛnts/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration honourable

honourable adjective

/ˈɒnərəbl/ /ˈɑːnərəbl/

Worthy of respect; respectable.

"My grandfather was an honourable man who always kept his promises. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration sacrifice

sacrifice noun

/ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/

The offering of anything to a god; a consecratory rite.

"The family made a sacrifice to the local god of harvest, offering a basket of fresh fruit. "

Illustration groceries

groceries noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/

The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

Illustration prevalent

prevalent adjective

/ˈpɹɛvələnt/

Widespread or preferred.

"In our town, wearing a face mask indoors is still prevalent due to recent health concerns. "

Illustration faithfulness

faithfulness noun

/ˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/ /ˈfeɪθfələnəs/

The state of being faithful

"Her faithfulness to her studies earned her a scholarship. "

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration oppressed

oppressed verb

/əˈpɹɛst/

To keep down by unjust force.

"The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners."

Illustration protected

protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."