deportment

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /dɪˈpɔːtmənt/
• (America) IPA: /dɪˈpɔɹt.mənt/

Noun

deportment (plural deportments)

1. Bearing; manner of presenting oneself.

   Synonyms: bearing, comportment, posture

   Her deportment impressed her interviewers.

2. Conduct; public behavior.

   Synonyms: behavior, conduct

   Their deportment changed visibly as the policeman approached.

3. Apparent level of schooling or training.

   His academic deportment did not match his degree record.

4. Self-discipline.

   The nun's deportment reflected her vocation.

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