nobility

• Nom désignant soit la classe sociale héritant de titres et de privilèges, soit la qualité morale élevée, l'élévation de caractère ou d'idéaux, soit l'état de naissance noble.

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.

indénombrable

1. Privileged social classB2formal

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

   noblesse

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

   Synonymesaristocracyelitegentrypeerageupper class

   Antonymescommonerpeasant

2. High moral characterB2formal

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

   noblesse morale

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

   Synonymesdignitygoodnesshonorintegritymoralityprobityrighteousnessuprightnessvirtueworthiness

   Antonymesbasenessdepravityignobilityvillainy

3. Noble birthB2formal

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

   Noblesse de naissance

   • 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.

   Synonymesblue bloodgentility

   Antonymescommonnessobscurity