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gentlepeople

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gen⋅tle⋅peo⋅ple

  [jen-tl-pee-puhl]
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–plural noun
a formal term of address to a group of people.

gen⋅tle⋅per⋅son

  [jen-tl-pur-suhn]
–noun
a person of good family and position; gentleman or lady.
Origin:
1970–75; gentle(man) + -person

Usage note:
See -person.
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gen·tle·peo·ple   (jěn'tl-pē'pəl)   
pl.n.  Used as a form of address for a group of people.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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