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- [noh-bil-i-tee]
- /noʊˈbɪl ɪ ti/
- /nəʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-bil-i-tee]
- /noʊˈbɪl ɪ ti/
Definitions of nobility word
- noun plural nobility the noble class or the body of nobles in a country. 1
- noun plural nobility (in Britain) the peerage. 1
- noun plural nobility the state or quality of being noble. 1
- noun plural nobility nobleness of mind, character, or spirit; exalted moral excellence. 1
- noun plural nobility grandeur or magnificence. 1
- noun plural nobility noble birth or rank. 1
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Origin of nobility
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English nobilite < Latin nōbilitās. See noble, -ity
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Parts of speech for Nobility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nobility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nobility
noun nobility
- aristocracy — The aristocracy is a class of people in some countries who have a high social rank and special titles.
- upper class — a class of people above the middle class, having the highest social rank or standing based on wealth, family connections, and the like.
- upper crust — the topmost layer of crust, as of a pie.
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- generosity — readiness or liberality in giving.
Antonyms for nobility
noun nobility
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
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