Noblemen: meaning, definitions and examples
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noblemen
[ หnษสblmษn ]
social class
Noblemen are men of high social status who typically belong to the aristocracy. They often hold titles granted by a monarch, such as duke, marquis, or baron. Noblemen historically have had significant political power and influence, serving as lords over lands and vassals in a feudal system. Their roles and privileges have evolved over time, particularly with the rise of democratic governments and the decline of monarchies. Today, noblemen may still exist in ceremonial capacities, although their legal powers and social roles have diminished.
Synonyms
aristocrat, baron, gentleman, lord
Examples of usage
- The council was primarily composed of noblemen.
- Noblemen used to serve as advisors to the king.
- He addressed the gathering of noblemen at the banquet.
- Noblemen often held land in exchange for military service.
Translations
Translations of the word "noblemen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nobres
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคตเคฐเฅเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Adelige
๐ฎ๐ฉ bangsawan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฒะพััะฝะธ
๐ต๐ฑ szlachta
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฒดๆ
๐ซ๐ท nobles
๐ช๐ธ nobles
๐น๐ท soylular
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ท์กฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจูุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ ลกlechtici
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกฤพachtici
๐จ๐ณ ่ดตๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ plemiฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐalsmenn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพาะฐัาั ัะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแขแแแ แแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nobillษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ nobles
Etymology
The term 'nobleman' originates from the Middle English word 'nobelemane', which is a combination of 'noble', derived from Latin 'nobilis' meaning 'well-known' or 'famous', and 'man', referring to an individual of the male gender. The concept of noblemen dates back to feudal societies in Europe where hierarchical structures determined land ownership and social status. In these societies, noblemen were granted land and privileges in exchange for loyalty and military service to a sovereign. As political structures and societal norms evolved, the power of noblemen changed, culminating in the rise of modern democracies. Yet, the cultural legacy of noblemen remains influential, often romanticized in literature and history.