nobility

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/noʊˈbɪlɪti/

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/noʊˈbɪlɪti/ · /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ · /nəˈbɪlɪti/ · /nɵbɨˈlɪʈi/

Definition of nobility

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

“The castle was once home to the Scottish nobility.”
“Titles of nobility were passed down through generations.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

“The castle was once home to the Scottish nobility.”
“Titles of nobility were passed down through generations.”
(uncountable)The quality of being noble.

“He displayed nobility of character when helping his rivals.”

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From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas. Equivalent to noble + -ity.

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