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A noun referring to a university teacher, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge, or a title of respect in Spanish-speaking countries.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее университетского преподавателя, особенно старшего члена колледжа в Оксфорде или Кембридже, или титул уважения в испаноязычных странах.esSustantivo que designa a un profesor universitario, especialmente a un miembro senior de un colegio en Oxford o Cambridge, o a un título de respeto usado en países hispanohablantes ante el nombre de un hombre.frNom désignant un universitaire, en particulier un membre senior d'un collège d'Oxford ou de Cambridge, ou un titre de respect utilisé dans les pays hispanophones.deSubstantiv, das einen Universitätsdozenten bezeichnet, insbesondere ein älteres Mitglied eines Colleges in Oxford oder Cambridge, oder einen Ehrentitel in spanischsprachigen Ländern.ptSubstantivo que designa um professor universitário, especialmente um membro sênior de uma faculdade em Oxford ou Cambridge, ou um título de respeito em países de língua espanhola.zh名词，指大学教师，尤其指牛津或剑桥大学的资深学院成员；也用作西班牙语国家中对人的尊称。arاسم يشير إلى أستاذ جامعي، ولا سيما العضو البارز في كلية بجامعة أكسفورد أو كامبريدج، أو لقب احترام وتقدير في البلدان الناطقة بالإسبانية.

1. University teacher B2 formal british

   A university teacher, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge.

   • The don gave a fascinating lecture on medieval history.
   • She was appointed as a don at Cambridge University.
   • The college dons gathered for a formal dinner.

   ruПреподаватель университетаesProfesor universitario (en Oxford o Cambridge)frProfesseur d'université (Oxford/Cambridge)deDozent an einer UniversitätptProfessor universitáriozh大学教师arأستاذ جامعي

   Sinónimos: academicfellowtutor

2. Mafia leader B2 informal

   The head of a Mafia family or organized crime syndicate.

   • The don ordered the hit on his rival.
   • He rose through the ranks to become a powerful don.
   • The movie portrays the life of a Sicilian don.

   ruГлаварь мафииesjefe de la mafiafrParrain de la MafiadeMafiabossptChefe da máfiazh黑手党首领arزعيم المافيا

   Sinónimos: bosscapogodfatherkingpin

3. Spanish title B1 formal

   A Spanish title of respect, used before a man's first name.

   • Don Quixote is a famous literary character.
   • Don Juan is known for his romantic adventures.
   • Please address him as Don Carlos.

   ruДонesdonfrtitre espagnol de respectdeDonptdomzh堂arدون

• dons plural form
• dons' possessive plural form
• don's possessive singular form

An archaic verb meaning to put on or dress oneself in an article of clothing.

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий надеть на себя предмет одежды или облачиться.esVerbo que significa ponerse una prenda de vestir, especialmente de manera formal o ceremoniosa.frVerbe peu courant ou littéraire signifiant mettre un vêtement ou un habit sur soi, revêtir un vêtement.deVeralteter oder gehobener Ausdruck dafür, ein Kleidungsstück anzuziehen oder sich (feierlich) zu kleiden.ptVerbo arcaico ou literário que significa vestir uma peça de roupa ou cobrir-se com ela, como em 'don a coat'. Em sentido figurado, pode indicar assumir uma aparência ou atitude.zh古旧或正式用语，指穿上衣服或披上某件衣物。arفعل قديم يعني ارتداء قطعة من الملابس أو تغطية الجسد بها.

1. Put on clothing B2 formal

   To put on a piece of clothing, especially formal or ceremonial attire.

   • He donned his suit and tie for the wedding.
   • The knight donned his armor before the battle.
   • She donned a beautiful gown for the gala.

   ruНадетьesPonerse (ropa, especialmente formal o ceremonial)frRevêtir (un vêtement)deAnziehenptVestirzh穿上arارتدى

   Sinónimos: assumeget intoput on

   Antónimos: doffremoveshedtake off

• donned past participle
• donned past simple
• donning present participle
• dons third person singular