don

noun
UK: /dɒn/
US: /dɑːn/

  1. A Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name, equivalent to 'Mr.'

    1. Don Juan was a famous literary character. [ ] [ ]
    2. We addressed him as Don Ricardo out of respect for his age and status in society. [ ] [ ]

  2. The head of a division of the Mafia or another criminal organization.

    1. The don controlled all illegal activities in the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. Becoming a powerful don was his ultimate goal, ruling with both fear and respect. [ ] [ ]

  3. A senior member or fellow at a university, especially at Oxford or Cambridge.

    1. He's a don at Cambridge, specializing in ancient history. [ ] [ ]
    2. The don lectured on Shakespeare, captivating the students with his insightful analysis. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mister chief boss leader
don verb

  1. To put on (an item of clothing).

    1. He will don his hat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The knight had to don his armor before riding into battle, ensuring protection. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "don" in English means: A Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name, equivalent to 'Mr.', The head of a division of the Mafia or another criminal organization., A senior member or fellow at a university, especially at Oxford or Cambridge..

The phonetic transcription of "don" is /dɒn/ in British English and /dɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "don": mister, chief, boss, leader.

Example usage of "don": "Don Juan was a famous literary character.". More examples on the page.