Signor: meaning, definitions and examples
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signor
[ siษฒหษฒor ]
Italian title
Signor is an Italian title of respect equivalent to 'Mr.' in English. It is used to address a man politely or respectfully, often followed by the man's surname. The usage of 'signor' highlights social standing and etiquette in formal or semi-formal situations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Buongiorno, signor Rossi!
- The signor at the counter helped me with my order.
- I met a signor who speaks three languages.
Translations
Translations of the word "signor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น senhor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคนเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Herr
๐ฎ๐ฉ tuan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ pan
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใคใณor (ใตใคใณใชใผใซ)
๐ซ๐ท monsieur
๐ช๐ธ seรฑor
๐น๐ท bey
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ pane
๐ธ๐ฐ pรกn
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ gospod
๐ฎ๐ธ herra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผััะทะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษnab
๐ฒ๐ฝ seรฑor
Etymology
The word 'signor' comes from the Latin term 'senior', which means 'older' or 'elder'. This reflects its original connotation of respect towards older or more established figures. In the Middle Ages, the term evolved to denote not just age but also social rank, becoming a formal title for men in Italian-speaking countries. The use of 'signor' is rooted deeply in Italian culture, highlighting the significance of respect and politeness in social interactions. Over time, it has been adopted into various languages with similar meanings, but it remains distinctly associated with Italian customs and language.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,172 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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