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шля́хта — meaning in English

shlyakhta

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English meaning

nobility noun The aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.

Senses

шля́хта is used for these senses in English:

Szlachta Nobility of Poland, and Lithuania.
nobility A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

nobility — full definition

noun The aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
noun The quality of having high moral character or dignity.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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