Meaning & use
chevalier
A member of certain orders of knighthood or merit, especially in France, or a chivalrous man.
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He was named a chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his contributions to science.
The novel's hero is a courteous chevalier who defends the weak without expecting reward.
A note on using this word
Chevalier appears mainly in historical, French, or literary contexts rather than everyday English.
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