nobility
Nobility (noun) means the aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege. Example: “The nobility once controlled most of the land in the kingdom.”
How to use nobility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the upper social class with inherited titles, or admirable moral character.
Word forms
nobilities plural
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The _____ once controlled most of the land in the kingdom.
Etymology
From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas, built on "noble" plus "-ity."
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What does “nobility” mean?
The word “nobility” means the aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege. In plain terms, either the upper social class with inherited titles, or admirable moral character.
How do you pronounce “nobility”?
“Nobility” is pronounced noh-BIH-lih-tee (/noʊˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “nobility” in a sentence?
Here is “nobility” used in a sentence: “The nobility once controlled most of the land in the kingdom.”
What part of speech is “nobility”?
“Nobility” is a noun.
Where does the word “nobility” come from?
The word “nobility” comes from Latin. From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas, built on "noble" plus "-ity.".
Is “nobility” a common word?
“Nobility” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “nobility” have?
“Nobility” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
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