signori
Genoa's polite address
Signori is the plural of signore, the Italian word for gentleman or mister—equivalent to addressing a group of men formally.
In English contexts, it typically appears in Italian settings or when addressing Italian men: Signori, your table is ready.
The feminine equivalent is signore (plural of signora).
Male aristocrats with titles
- patriciansHereditary ruling class
- aristocratsHereditary ruling class
- eliteSuperior select group
- gentryHighborn but not noble
highborn · bluebloods · gentlefolk · lords · cavaliers · landowners · nobility · privileged
Men of refinement
- lordsMen of high rank
- sirsRespectful male addresses
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- RenaissanceEuropean cultural reawakening
Florence · Venice · Rome · Milan · Naples · Tuscany · Sicily · opera
Expression of goodwill
- addressSpeak to formally
- greetingExpression of welcome
- titleFormal honorific or name
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
formality · deference · acknowledgment · recognition · compliment · respect · politeness · civility
noblemen
Male aristocrats with titles
- patriciansHereditary ruling class
- aristocratsHereditary ruling class
- eliteSuperior select group
gentry · highborn · bluebloods · gentlefolk · lords · cavaliers · landowners · nobility · privileged · upperclass
gentlemen
Men of refinement
Renaissance · Florence · Venice · Rome · Milan · Naples · Tuscany · Sicily · opera · palazzo
salutation
Expression of goodwill
courtesy · formality · deference · acknowledgment · recognition · compliment · respect · politeness · civility · protocol