CAVALIER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Cavalier

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from French, from Italian cavaliere, based on Latin caballus ‘horse’. Compare with caballero and chevalier

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkavəˈlɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War.

Short Definition:

supporter of King Charles I in English Civil War

Definition:

a small spaniel of a breed with a long snout.

Short Definition:

small spaniel of breed with long snout

Word: Cavalier

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkavəˈlɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

showing a lack of proper concern; offhand

Short Definition:

showing lack of proper concern

Examples:
  • Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude

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