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nər noun
1.
conduct; behavior; deportment.
2.
facial appearance; mien.
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demeanour or (US) demeanor (dɪˈmiːnə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | the way a person behaves towards others; conduct |
| 2. | bearing, appearance, or mien |
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| demeanor or (US) demeanor | |
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Demeanor
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Word Origin & History
demeanor
late 15c., from obsolete M.E. demean "behave in a certain way" (early 14c.), from O.Fr. demener, from de- "completely" + mener "to lead, direct," from L. minare "to threaten," in L.L. "to drive (a herd of animals)." Sense in English evolved from notion of "conduct, manage" (oneself).
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Example sentences
It also offers street-smart advice on effective demeanor, a cooperative style and the bargaining process.
Her curious and determined demeanor helps her overcome many of the challenges she runs into.
Everything about his demeanor projected no mens rea-no sense that he had done anything wrong.
Every citizen has a right to professional demeanor, courteous service and quality performance.
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