Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chevalier

noun
/ʃəˈvæl.jeɪ/
Definition
A knight or a gentleman who is a member of a specific order of chivalry.
Examples
  • The chevalier displayed great honor and bravery in battle.
  • She admired the chevalier for his gallant deeds and noble demeanor.
Meaning
The term ‘chevalier’ originally referred to a horseman or knight in medieval times, representing nobility and chivalric values.
Synonyms
  • knight
  • gentleman
  • cavalier