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nobility

/noʊˈbɪlɪti/ noun

In Latin: nōbilitās Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about nobility at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A privileged class holding hereditary titles.
  2. The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
  3. The state of being of noble birth.

Origin

From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas. Equivalent to noble + -ity.

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