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chivalric

/ʃɪˈvæl.rɪk/
chiv · al · ric
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• adjective

1

Relating to the historical institution of medieval knighthood or its associated customs, literature, and ideals.

Example

"The university course examined the recurring themes of courtly love and honor in medieval chivalric romances."

2

Marked by honor, generosity, courage, and courtesy; gallant and noble in character.

Example

"He was admired by his peers for his chivalric devotion to protecting the vulnerable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'chivalric' and 'chivalrous' overlap, 'chivalric' is primarily used in historical and literary contexts to refer to the medieval institution of knighthood (e.g., 'chivalric romance', 'chivalric code'), whereas 'chivalrous' describes a person's courteous, gallant behavior in everyday life.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'chivalry' plus the suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back through Old French 'chevalerie' (knighthood) to Late Latin 'caballarius' (horseman), from 'caballus' (horse).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chivalric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chivalric
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