nobility

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /noʊˈbɪlɪti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ or /nəˈbɪlɪti/

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Noun

Singular nobility

Plural nobilities

1. Nobility is a privileged social class, usually accompanied by a hereditary title.
   • Synonym: aristocracy
   • Antonym: plebeian
2. Nobility is the quality of being a good person, whom other people should respect and admire.

Related words

• clergy
• third estate