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Meaning of deference

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deference

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛfəɹəns//ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/

noun

Definitions

  1. Great respect.

    Example: The children treated their elders with deference.

  2. The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

    Example: By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.