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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRitterlichkeit
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ritterlichkeit
"Ritterlichkeit ist in der modernen Welt selten geworden."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
"The tales of King Arthur are filled with themes of honor and chivalry."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French term 'chevalerie', meaning 'horsemanship' or a body of knights, stemming from 'cheval' (horse) based on Late Latin 'caballus'. During the Middle Ages, the term evolved from strictly military tactical descriptions into an elaborate code of conduct, honor, and courtly love associated with the medieval knightly class.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chivalry" is said worldwide
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chevalerie
Transliteration: chevalerie
"Il a agi avec une grande chevalerie."
Ritterlichkeit
Transliteration: Ritterlichkeit
"Ritterlichkeit ist in der modernen Welt selten geworden."
cavalleria
Transliteration: cavalleria
"Ha dimostrato molta cavalleria aiutandola."
caballerosidad
Transliteration: caballerosidad
"La caballerosidad sigue siendo apreciada hoy en día."
cavalheirismo
Transliteration: cavalheirismo
"Ele demonstrou grande cavalheirismo."
वीरता
Transliteration: virta
"उसने अपनी वीरता का परिचय दिया।"
骑士精神
Transliteration: qíshì jīngshén
"他的行为体现了真正的骑士精神。"
기사도
Transliteration: gisado
"그의 행동에서는 기사도가 느껴졌다."
騎士道
Transliteration: kishidō
"彼の態度は騎士道精神に基づいていた。"
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