Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deferencia
noun
/ˈdɛf.ər.əns/
Definition
deference
Examples
- She showed great deference to her mentor’s advice.
- The students stood in deference to the guest speaker.
Meaning
Respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.
Synonyms
- Respect
- Esteem
- Regard
- Submission