Nobility: meaning, definitions and examples
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nobility
[ nษหbษชlษชti ]
in society
The quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank. Nobility is often associated with high social status, honor, and dignity.
Synonyms
aristocracy, gentry, nobleness
Examples of usage
- The king admired the nobility of his loyal knights.
- She conducted herself with grace and nobility at all times.
historical context
The noble class or the body of nobles in a country. Nobility historically held titles and lands, and often had hereditary privileges.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The nobility in medieval Europe played a significant role in the feudal system.
- The Russian nobility enjoyed vast estates and serfs under the tsarist regime.
Translations
Translations of the word "nobility" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nobreza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคจเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Adel
๐ฎ๐ฉ bangsawan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัั ะตัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ szlachta
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฒดๆ
๐ซ๐ท noblesse
๐ช๐ธ nobleza
๐น๐ท soyluluk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ท์กฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกlechta
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกฤพachta
๐จ๐ณ ่ดตๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ plemstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐall
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัาฏะนะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zadษganlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ nobleza
Word origin
The word 'nobility' originated from the Middle English term 'nobilite,' which came from the Latin word 'nobilitas.' It has been used since the 14th century to describe the social class possessing noble qualities or privileges. In medieval Europe, nobility was often associated with the ruling class and held significant power and influence. The concept of nobility has evolved over time, but it continues to symbolize honor, dignity, and high social status.
See also: ennoble, noble, nobleman, nobleness, nobles, noblewoman, nobly.