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Politeness Definition & Meaning

politeness
noun
  1. a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
  2. the act of showing regard for others

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Frequently asked questions

What does politeness mean?
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage the act of showing regard for others
What part of speech is politeness?
Politeness is a noun.
How many definitions does politeness have?
Politeness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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