chivalry \SHIV-ul-ree\ noun. 1 : mounted men-at-arms. 2 : gallant or distinguished gentlemen. 3 : the system, spirit, or customs of medieval knighthood. 4 : the qualities of the ideal knight : chivalrous conduct.

What is chivalry example?

Chivalry meaning

Chivalry is defined as a quality held by knights and gentlemen offering courage, honor and protection to women. A man who stands in front of his wife and child during a robbery is an example of chivalry. A man opening his date's car door for her to get out is an example of chivalry.

What does chivalry mean for a woman?

chivalry Add to list Share. Men behaving courteously toward women — holding the door for them, offering them their jackets when it's cold — is called chivalry. Many women consider chivalry a lost art. Nice work, fellas.