Form Of Address (Noun)
Meaning
An identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'; "the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The ambassador was formally introduced with the full form of address, including his many titles and honors.
- The general's aide-de-camp was required to use the proper form of address when speaking to his superior.
- In some cultures, the form of address used to greet an elder is a sign of respect and deference.
- The new employee was unsure what form of address to use when speaking to the company's CEO.
- The form of address used by the police officer, "sir" or "ma'am", was a sign of respect to the people he interacted with.