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Nobility

//noʊˈbɪlɪti// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy. countable, uncountable

    "The castle was once home to the Scottish nobility."

  2. 2
    the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct wordnet
  3. 3
    The quality of being noble. uncountable

    "He displayed nobility of character when helping his rivals."

  4. 4
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles wordnet
  5. 5
    the state of being of noble birth wordnet

Etymology

From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas. Equivalent to noble + -ity.

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