A polite or formal way of addressing or referring to a group of people.
Example sentencesExamples
Well, gentlepeople, welcome to the new millennium.
Ladies and gentlepeople of the reading audience: Commitment, as my title indicates, is a word that calls to my mind the cognitive equivalents of grinding teeth and fingernails-on-chalkboard.
‘I must say that I am pleased thus far with the progression of the archaeology project, gentlepeople,’ said the Mayor.
Hold down the forums for us, gentlepeople, and we'll see you when we get back.
This, ladies and gentlepeople is exactly how not to do a single.
Definition of gentlepeople in US English:
gentlepeople
plural nounjen(t)lˌpēp(ə)l
A polite or formal way of addressing or referring to a group of people.
Example sentencesExamples
Well, gentlepeople, welcome to the new millennium.
Ladies and gentlepeople of the reading audience: Commitment, as my title indicates, is a word that calls to my mind the cognitive equivalents of grinding teeth and fingernails-on-chalkboard.
Hold down the forums for us, gentlepeople, and we'll see you when we get back.
‘I must say that I am pleased thus far with the progression of the archaeology project, gentlepeople,’ said the Mayor.
This, ladies and gentlepeople is exactly how not to do a single.