nobleman

[noh-buhl-muhn]

noun

plural

noblemen 

1. a man of noble birth or rank; noble; peer.

nobleman

/ ˈnəʊbəlmən /

noun

1. a man of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat

Other Word Forms

• noblemanly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nobleman¹

First recorded in 1520–30; noble + -man

Example Sentences

But no role subsequent to that of Kurosawa’s proud and foolish nobleman who descends into madness returned him to the international spotlight.

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The extraordinary scene with the medium in “Rashomon” stems directly from Noh, with the voice of the dead nobleman distorted into a screeching, growling outburst.

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But the French nobleman had more than a strategic love for this future country.

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Everyone arrives at Ardross Castle with the desire to be either a Faithful or a Traitor and makes their case to Cumming’s devious nobleman.

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The title character, a princess, poses three riddles to noblemen who seek to marry her.

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Related Words

• aristocrat 
• blue blood 
• emperor 
• patrician