Nobility
Pronunciation: /noʊˈbɪlətiː/
Nobility (noun)
- People who belong to a country’s highest social class, often with titles such as duke or count.
- Goodness in a person’s behaviour, shown by kindness, honesty, and respect for others.
- A position of high status in society, especially when connected to family name and inherited privilege.
Examples
- The nobility lived in large houses near the palace.
- Nobility often had special privileges in the old kingdom.