nobility

UK
/nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Translations

nobilitynoun
nobilities
pl
Her nobility of spirit was evident in her selfless actions.
La noblesse de son esprit était évidente dans ses actes désintéressés.
noblesseAu sens de classe aristocratique.
The nobility gathered at the palace for the grand banquet.
La noblesse s'est réunie au palais pour le grand banquet.
Synonyms
blue bloods
noble class
upper class
nobilityadjective
UK
/nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "nobility titles").
nobiliaireS'emploie surtout dans les expressions liées aux titres et au rang héréditaire.
Nobility titles were abolished in the aftermath of the revolution.
Les titres nobiliaires ont été abolis à la suite de la révolution.

Definitions

nobilitynoun
The quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank.
Her nobility of spirit was evident in her selfless actions.
A class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially the hereditary aristocracy.
The nobility gathered at the palace for the grand banquet.
nobilityadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the hereditary aristocracy or noble rank.
Nobility titles were abolished in the aftermath of the revolution.