noble — meaning in English
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English meaning
- noble noun A member of the aristocracy.
- nobleman noun A male member of the aristocracy, ranking anywhere from baron up to prince.
- noblewoman noun A woman having a noble rank, especially one belonging to the peerage; a Lady.
- peer noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
Senses
noble is used for these senses in English:
- noble Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
- noble An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
- nobleman A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.
- noblewoman A woman having a noble rank, especially one belonging to the peerage; a Lady.
- peer A noble with a title, i.e., a peerage, and in times past, with certain rights and privileges not enjoyed by commoners.
noble — full definition
- noun A member of the aristocracy.
- adj Having honorable, admirable moral qualities.
- adj Belonging to the aristocracy by birth or title.
- adj In chemistry, describing an element that resists reacting with others.