nobility
nounUS /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ · UK /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/
Etymology From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas. Equivalent to noble + -ity.
1
A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.
- The castle was once home to the Scottish nobility.
- Titles of nobility were passed down through generations.
2
The quality of being noble.
- He displayed nobility of character when helping his rivals.
- Derived terms
- antinobility, black nobility