james bond

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Definition of james bond in English English dictionary

A fictional British spy in the novels of Ian Fleming and the motion pictures based on these novels, famous for his suavity, ingenuity, ruthlessness and supply of gadgets

a character in the books by Ian Fleming, and in the films that have been based on these stories. James Bond is a secret agent who works for the British government and is sometimes called "007

fictional British spy, character of a secret agent based on the books of Ian Fleming

Related Terms

James Bond villain

Alternative form of Bond villain

James Bond briefcase

hard rectangular briefcase, attache case

Hyphenation

James bond

Turkish pronunciation

ceymz bänd

Synonyms

007

Pronunciation

/ˈʤāmz ˈbänd/ /ˈʤeɪmz ˈbɑːnd/

Etymology

[ 'jAmz ] (noun.) Middle English, from Middle French, from Vulgar Latin Jacomus, alteration of Late Latin Jacobus, Jacob Jacob.