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nobility

[noʊˈbɪləti]

nobility Definition

  • 1the quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank
  • 2a class of people having high birth or rank
  • 3the aristocracy or the peerage

Using nobility: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nobility" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The family's nobility was evident in their manners and speech.

  • Example

    The king granted titles of nobility to his loyal supporters.

  • Example

    The nobility enjoyed many privileges and exemptions from taxes.

nobility Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nobility

Antonyms for nobility

Phrases with nobility

  • the quality of having a noble character or disposition

    Example

    She showed great nobility of spirit by forgiving her enemies.

  • the French magistracy who bought their positions and were ennobled as a result

    Example

    The nobility of the robe were often resented by the traditional nobility of the sword.

  • the idea that all forms of work are honorable and should be respected

    Example

    He believed in the nobility of labor and worked hard to provide for his family.

Origins of nobility

from Old French 'nobilité', from Latin 'nobilitas', from 'nobilis' meaning 'well-known, famous'

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Summary: nobility in Brief

Nobility [noʊˈbɪləti] refers to the quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank. It can also refer to a class of people with high birth or rank, such as the aristocracy or peerage. Examples of nobility include the family's nobility in their manners and speech, and the king granting titles of nobility to his supporters. Phrases like 'nobility of spirit' and 'nobility of labor' denote the quality of having a noble character or disposition and the idea that all forms of work are honorable, respectively.

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