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
