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Dictionary of English - lady or woman
lady or woman
Lady is the feminine equivalent of 'gentleman', and is used as a term of politeness; for example a shop assistant may address a customer as Madam and refer to her in her presence as this lady, although she may be called that woman once she has left the shop. Children are encouraged to refer to an adult female as a lady rather than a woman, and the female members of a group may be called the ladies.
Lady is also used occasionally to describe a woman who is noted for kind and courteous behaviour: She's a real lady. In other contexts it sounds a little old-fashioned, and most people now use woman. Some women dislike the terms lady doctor, lady teacher, etc. It is best just to say doctor or teacher unless there is a good reason to specify the sex; if there is, use woman. See also girl.
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