noun
- plural of chevalier; knights or members of certain orders of knighthood
- members of the French Legion of Honor or similar honorary orders
Usage: formal; historical
Usage: formal
Examples
- The chevaliers rode into battle wearing their finest armor.
- Several chevaliers were honored at the ceremony for their service.
- The order inducted new chevaliers during the annual gathering.
- Medieval chevaliers followed a strict code of chivalry.
- The French president awarded the title to distinguished chevaliers.
- These chevaliers had served their country with great distinction.