gentlebeing

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

gentle +‎ being, modelled on gentleman.

Noun[edit]

gentlebeing (plural gentlebeings)

  1. (science fiction, usually in the plural, sometimes humorous) Polite term of address for any sentient being, human or otherwise.
    • 2016, James R. Lane, Last Dance of the Phoenix, page 204:
      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!

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