Nobility

Pronunciation: /noʊˈbɪlətiː/

Nobility (noun)

  1. People who belong to a country’s highest social class, often with titles such as duke or count.
  2. Goodness in a person’s behaviour, shown by kindness, honesty, and respect for others.
  3. 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.