nobility
Translation
nobility, aristocracy, high-mindedness, dignity
Examples
He was a man of great nobility.
He was a man of great nobility.
The nobility held most of the power.
The nobility held most of the power.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the quality of being noble He was a man of great nobility.
the nobility the aristocratic class The nobility held most of the power.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aristocracy, dignity; Antonyms: baseness, commoners
Etymology
From Latin 'nobilis' (well-known, noble) plus the suffix '-ity' indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of the quality (-ity) of being noble. This refers to both noble character and the noble class.