Don
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6.3
- noun
- /dɒn/
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Don
- But even though I'm not one of your Spanish dons, I still have my pride.
- a Spanish don
I'd love for you to explain who Don Valentin is.
- I'd love for you to explain who Don Valentin is.
- I quote Cervantes from Don Quixote about magic.
- Is, is, is Don so and so in today.
Examples
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For example, one of the titles of utmost dancehall respect is "don."
Academic text (1994) -
It was no wonder the don's army had never been defeated in battle.
Fiction book (2002) -
I'd love for you to explain who Don Valentin is.
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And I'd love for you to explain who Don Valentin is.
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Montero has invited every don in California to a banquet.
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You're the don's daughter.
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But even though I'm not one of your Spanish dons, I still have my pride.
Synonyms
196
7.8
A French title of respect for a man, like Mr in English
153
9.7
An old respectful title for a man and a family name
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8.1
A German title of respect used before a man's name, like Mr
41
6.3
A polite word used before a man's name, like Mr
18
6.9
A polite title used before an Italian man's name
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8.2
A title of respect used before a man's name, like Mr in English
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9.9
A respectful old title for a man used in stories
A respectful word used before a man's name in the Philippines like Mister
Compounds
- Literature
A person, often a leader, who avoids blame or punishment despite bad actions
Surface Forms
Etymology
Don comes from the Latin word dominus, which means 'lord' or 'master', and in Spanish it became a polite title used before a man's name. So calling someone Don is a way to show respect, like saying 'sir'.