Knighthood
noun
The status or qualities of a knight.
He was honored with a knighthood for his service to the country.
Often appears as...
- bestowed knighthood
- receive knighthood
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Academic
noun
A social rank held by men who have been knighted, especially in the UK.
Sir Ian McKellen received a knighthood from the Queen for his services to drama.
Often appears as...
- receive a knighthood
- knighthood ceremony
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Academic
noun
A group or order of knights.
He belonged to an ancient order of knighthood.
Often appears as...
- order of knighthood
- fraternity of knighthood
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Formal
Academic
noun
The status or qualities of a knight.
He was honored with a knighthood for his service to the country.
Often appears as...
- bestowed knighthood
- receive knighthood
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A social rank held by men who have been knighted, especially in the UK.
Sir Ian McKellen received a knighthood from the Queen for his services to drama.
Often appears as...
- receive a knighthood
- knighthood ceremony
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A group or order of knights.
He belonged to an ancient order of knighthood.
Often appears as...
- order of knighthood
- fraternity of knighthood
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Prestige
Knighthood often signifies honor and respect in society, highlighting exceptional achievement.
The professor's knighthood elevated his reputation among his peers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Royalty
Knighthood does not make someone royalty, but a respected figure in chivalry or services.
Despite his knighthood, Sir Lancelot was not part of the royal family.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Traditionally, only men could be knights, but the modern use is more inclusive.
Her contributions earned her a knighthood, a rare honor for women in past centuries.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Prestige
Knighthood often signifies honor and respect in society, highlighting exceptional achievement.
The professor's knighthood elevated his reputation among his peers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Royalty
Knighthood does not make someone royalty, but a respected figure in chivalry or services.
Despite his knighthood, Sir Lancelot was not part of the royal family.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Traditionally, only men could be knights, but the modern use is more inclusive.
Her contributions earned her a knighthood, a rare honor for women in past centuries.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Prestige
Knighthood often signifies honor and respect in society, highlighting exceptional achievement.
The professor's knighthood elevated his reputation among his peers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Royalty
Knighthood does not make someone royalty, but a respected figure in chivalry or services.
Despite his knighthood, Sir Lancelot was not part of the royal family.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Traditionally, only men could be knights, but the modern use is more inclusive.
Her contributions earned her a knighthood, a rare honor for women in past centuries.
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Eddie Obeng: Smart...
when she asked the question, "Why did no one tell us that the crisis was coming?" I'll never get my knighthood. I'll never get my knighthood. That's not the important point. The thing you have to remember is, these are eminent economists, some of the smartest people on the planet. Do you see the challenge?
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Eddie Obeng: Smart...
when she asked the question, "Why did no one tell us that the crisis was coming?" I'll never get my knighthood. I'll never get my knighthood. That's not the important point. The thing you have to remember is, these are eminent economists, some of the smartest people on the planet. Do you see the challenge?
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Quote examples
Harold Pinter
English Dramatist
I found the offer of a knighthood something that I couldn't possibly accept. I found it to be somehow squalid, a knighthood. There's a relationship to government about knights.
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Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
The knighthood was a tremendous honour, I don't dismiss it. But I feel embarrassed by the flowery, theatrical stuff that goes with being an actor.
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Chris Hoy
British Driver
I made a comment saying that it was 'mad' that I'm getting a knighthood for riding a bike but I meant mad as in unbelievable.
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Steven Berkoff
English Actor
A knighthood would be a bit too much. An OBE or an MBE or whatever they are called, one of those would be more elegant.
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Sean Connery
Scottish Actor
The knighthood I received was a fantastic honour but it's not something I've ever used and I don't think I ever will.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
The culmination of three trophies was the pinnacle of my career and it has been rewarded with a knighthood.
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Roger Moore
English Actor
The knighthood for my humanitarian work meant more than if it had been for my acting.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
I'm glad a genre writer has got a knighthood, but stunned that it was me.
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Alastair Cook
English Athlete
I am hugely honoured and proud to be receiving a knighthood.
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Gyles Brandreth
British Actor
I don't poo-pooh anyone's knighthood or other honors.
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Harold Pinter
English Dramatist
I found the offer of a knighthood something that I couldn't possibly accept. I found it to be somehow squalid, a knighthood. There's a relationship to government about knights.
Quote examples
Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
The knighthood was a tremendous honour, I don't dismiss it. But I feel embarrassed by the flowery, theatrical stuff that goes with being an actor.
Quote examples
Chris Hoy
British Driver
I made a comment saying that it was 'mad' that I'm getting a knighthood for riding a bike but I meant mad as in unbelievable.
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Steven Berkoff
English Actor
A knighthood would be a bit too much. An OBE or an MBE or whatever they are called, one of those would be more elegant.
Quote examples
Sean Connery
Scottish Actor
The knighthood I received was a fantastic honour but it's not something I've ever used and I don't think I ever will.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
The culmination of three trophies was the pinnacle of my career and it has been rewarded with a knighthood.
Quote examples
Roger Moore
English Actor
The knighthood for my humanitarian work meant more than if it had been for my acting.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
I'm glad a genre writer has got a knighthood, but stunned that it was me.
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Alastair Cook
English Athlete
I am hugely honoured and proud to be receiving a knighthood.
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Gyles Brandreth
British Actor
I don't poo-pooh anyone's knighthood or other honors.
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