Nobility: meaning, definitions and examples

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nobility

 

[ nษ™หˆbษชlษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

aristocracy, nobles, peerage

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nobreza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ€เคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Adel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangsawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะปัั…ะตั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szlachta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒดๆ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท noblesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nobleza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soyluluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจุงู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกlechta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกฤพachta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดตๆ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plemstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ัาฏะนะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zadษ™ganlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nobleza

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,499 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.