Mister
English
Etymology
15th century. Unaccented variant of master.
Pronunciation
- enPR: mĭsʹ-tər, (deprecated use of
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|lang=parameter) Rhymes: -ɪstə(r) - (deprecated use of
|lang=parameter) Homophones: Mr., mister
Noun
Mister (plural Misters)
- General title or respect of an adult male.
- This is Mister Smith, assistant to the President.
- Official title of a military man, usually anyone below rank of captain.
- Official form of address of a president of a nation; Mister President.
- Formal address to any official of an organization; Mister Secretary Mister Treasurer Mister Attorney Mister Justice.
- A warrant officer or cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- An informal title used before a nickname or other moniker:
- Mister Suave; Mister Baseball