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nobility
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/nuˈβɾezɐ/no·bre·za
Definitions
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The social class consisting of people who hold hereditary titles or titles granted by the sovereign.
Usage examples
“The British nobility includes dukes, earls, and barons.”
“He was born into the nobility but chose a simple life.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common combinations
hereditary nobilitynobility of the swordlanded nobility
Idiomatic expressions
- blue blood (hereditary nobility)
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The quality of being noble in character; moral excellence, dignity.
Usage examples
“Her nobility was evident in the way she treated everyone with respect.”
“Forgiving such a wrong required true nobility.”
Common combinations
nobility of characternobility of spirit