nobility

[ noh-bil-i-tee ]

/ noʊˈbɪl ɪ ti /

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noun, plural no·bil·i·ties.

the noble class or the body of nobles in a country.

(in Britain) the peerage.

the state or quality of being noble.

nobleness of mind, character, or spirit; exalted moral excellence.

grandeur or magnificence.

noble birth or rank.

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Origin of nobility

1350–1400; Middle English nobilite < Latin nōbilitās. See noble, -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM nobility

non·no·bil·i·ty, noun

Words nearby nobility

nobelist, nobelium, nobile, nobiliary, nobiliary particle, nobility, noble, noble art, noble fir, noble gas, noble metal

Example sentences from the Web for nobility

They work anonymously and there is nobility in what they do.
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I just tried to infuse it with nobility, because he was after all a king.
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The “wound” is the ignorance of the nobility of the individual and of man, and the separation of all of us.
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For centuries, Slane Castle has been home to Irish nobility.
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Young Fred got really irritated then and pointed out all the actresses that had actually married into the nobility.
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“Quae non expediunt, nec licent,” such is the conclusion arrived at by the sentiment of Christian nobility.
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But there was a nobility and an implacable sense of justice about this singular religieux which conquered me completely.
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Rules of feudal warfare were established, the day of rest was observed, education of clergy and nobility were provided.
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I wish my nobility to commence with myself and derive all my titles from the French people.
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His former position as an employer continued to affect his entire personality, like a title of nobility that he could not abandon.
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British Dictionary definitions for nobility

nobility

/ (nəʊˈbɪlɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

a socially or politically privileged class whose titles are conferred by descent or by royal decree

the state or quality of being morally or spiritually good; dignitythe nobility of his mind

(in the British Isles) the class of people holding the titles of dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, or barons and their feminine equivalents collectively; peerage

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nobility

noun, plural no·bil·i·ties.

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Origin of nobility

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British Dictionary definitions for nobility

noun plural -ties