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Meaning of
deference
in English
deference
us
//dɪˈfɝəns//
uk
//dɪˈfɜːrəns//
#uncommon
Definitions
Noun
deep
respect
;
courtesy
shown
The
employee
showed
deference
to
the
CEO
during
the
meeting
.
willingness
to
follow
others'
wishes
;
obedience
The
child
was
taught
to
pay
deference
to
her
elders
and
follow
their
advice
.
