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noun ˈmɪstə 1A title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a man without a higher or honorific or professional title. Example sentencesExamples - Mr. Sunit Patel is joining Chaarat as Chief Geologist.
- "It's much harder to get noticed now than it was 30 years ago," warns Mr. Rutherford.
- 1.1 Used before the name of an office to address a man who holds it.
Example sentencesExamples - Mr. Prime Minister, it appears that the Governor General has referred this matter to your office for further consideration.
- Mr. Speaker, the Right Honourable Governor General desires the immediate attendance of this honourable House in the chamber of the honourable the Senate.
- 1.2 (in the UK) used before a surname to address or refer to a male surgeon.
Example sentencesExamples - She received no medical aid till Saturday, when she was visited by the parish surgeon, Mr. Vaughan.
- For laser eye surgery and general ophthalmology services, contact eye surgeon Mr C Steven Bailey in London, England.
- 1.3 Used in the armed forces to address a senior warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer.
Example sentencesExamples - "That was an order, Mister! Talk back to me again and I'll have you thrown in the brig for insubordination!"
- "I am your superior officer, Mister, and you will give me the respect I deserve!" Zarm angrily shot back to Wheeler.
Origin Late Middle English: originally an abbreviation of master1; compare with mister1. |