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signor

si·gnor
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [seen-yawr, -yohr, sin-yawr, -yohr; Italian see-nyawr]
    • /ˈsin yɔr, -yoʊr, sɪnˈyɔr, -ˈyoʊr; Italian siˈnyɔr/
    • /ˈsiː.njɔː(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [seen-yawr, -yohr, sin-yawr, -yohr; Italian see-nyawr]
    • /ˈsin yɔr, -yoʊr, sɪnˈyɔr, -ˈyoʊr; Italian siˈnyɔr/

Definitions of signor word

  • noun plural signor a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a man, either used separately or prefixed to the name. Abbreviation: Sig., sig. 1
  • noun signor an Italian man: usually used before a name as a title equivalent to Mr 0
  • noun signor Mr.: Italian title of respect, used before the name 0
  • noun signor a man; gentleman 0

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Origin of signor

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
From Italian, dating back to 1570-80; See origin at signore1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Signor

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

signor popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

signor usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for signor

noun signor

  • messieurs — plural of monsieur.
  • mister — a spray, nozzle, or similar device for misting plants.
  • monsieur — the conventional French title of respect and term of address for a man, corresponding to Mr. or sir.

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