nobility

• Существительное, обозначающее социальный класс с наследственными титулами, или качество высокого морального характера, идеалов или поведения, или состояние благородного происхождения.

A noun referring to a social class with hereditary titles, or the quality of having high moral character, ideals, or conduct, or the state of being of noble birth.

uncountable

1. Privileged social classB2formal

   A social class of people who hold hereditary titles and rank, often with special privileges.

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   • The nobility attended the royal banquet.
   • Many members of the nobility owned vast estates.
   • The revolution stripped the nobility of their power.

   Synonymsaristocracyelitegentrypeerageupper class

   Antonymscommonerpeasant

2. High moral characterB2formal

   The quality of having high moral principles, generosity, and dignity.

   Благородство

   • Her nobility of spirit was admired by everyone.
   • He acted with great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
   • True nobility comes from character, not birth.

   Synonymsdignitygoodnesshonorintegritymoralityprobityrighteousnessuprightnessvirtueworthiness

   Antonymsbasenessdepravityignobilityvillainy

3. Noble birthB2formal

   The state or condition of being born into a noble family.

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   • His nobility granted him certain privileges from birth.
   • She was proud of her nobility and family lineage.
   • In those times, nobility was inherited through the male line.

   Synonymsblue bloodgentility

   Antonymscommonnessobscurity