Noblemen: meaning, definitions and examples

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noblemen

 

[ หˆnษ™สŠblmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nobres

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคšเฅเคšเคตเคฐเฅเค—เฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Adelige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangsawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒะพั€ัะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szlachta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒดๆ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nobles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nobles

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soylular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจู„ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกlechtici

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกฤพachtici

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดตๆ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plemiฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐalsmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€า“ั‹ ั‚ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ™แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nobillษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.