Gentlebeing

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Polite term of address for any sentient being, human or otherwise. humorous, plural-normally, sometimes

    "Ladies and gentlebeings, let me introduce to you Doctor N'looma and her assistant L'raan, the Yularians who, along with other medical staff, were instrumental in giving me a new lease on life!"

Example

More examples

"Ladies and gentlebeings, let me introduce to you Doctor N'looma and her assistant L'raan, the Yularians who, along with other medical staff, were instrumental in giving me a new lease on life!"

Etymology

From gentle + being, modelled on gentleman.

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