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chivalry vs courtesy

courtesy vs chivalry

chivalry and courtesy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chivalry Yes No No No
courtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, courtesy is a hypernym of chivalry; that is, courtesy is a word with a broader meaning than chivalry:
  • chivalry: courtesy towards women
  • courtesy: a courteous manner
Other hypernyms of chivalry include good manners.
chivalry (noun) courtesy (noun)
courtesy towards women a courteous or respectful or considerate act
the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct a courteous manner
a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
Difference between chivalry and courtesy

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