Nobility
noun
Group of people from high social class, often with titles, who were born into their position.
In medieval times, the nobility had many privileges that the common people did not.
Often appears as...
- european nobility
- the landed nobility
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Historical
noun
The quality of being noble in character or spirit.
His act of charity showed the nobility of his soul.
Often appears as...
- nobility of spirit
- nobility of heart
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Approving
noun
The quality or state of being noble in rank or reputation.
He rose to the nobility through years of hard work and success.
Often appears as...
- nobility in royalty
- nobility of position
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Approving
noun
Group of people from high social class, often with titles, who were born into their position.
In medieval times, the nobility had many privileges that the common people did not.
Often appears as...
- european nobility
- the landed nobility
Usage tips
Historical
noun
The quality of being noble in character or spirit.
His act of charity showed the nobility of his soul.
Often appears as...
- nobility of spirit
- nobility of heart
Usage tips
Approving
noun
The quality or state of being noble in rank or reputation.
He rose to the nobility through years of hard work and success.
Often appears as...
- nobility in royalty
- nobility of position
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is often used in historical contexts related to medieval Europe or monarchies.
She studied the influence of the nobility during the Renaissance.
Pro Tip 2/3Inherited Status
Nobility often implies a status handed down by family lineage, not earned by merit.
He was born into nobility, possessing a title as a count.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Tradition
Nobility can vary greatly in different cultures, with unique titles and roles.
The Japanese nobility, such as the samurai, had different codes of conduct.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is often used in historical contexts related to medieval Europe or monarchies.
She studied the influence of the nobility during the Renaissance.
Pro Tip 2/3Inherited Status
Nobility often implies a status handed down by family lineage, not earned by merit.
He was born into nobility, possessing a title as a count.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Tradition
Nobility can vary greatly in different cultures, with unique titles and roles.
The Japanese nobility, such as the samurai, had different codes of conduct.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is often used in historical contexts related to medieval Europe or monarchies.
She studied the influence of the nobility during the Renaissance.
Pro Tip 2/3Inherited Status
Nobility often implies a status handed down by family lineage, not earned by merit.
He was born into nobility, possessing a title as a count.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Tradition
Nobility can vary greatly in different cultures, with unique titles and roles.
The Japanese nobility, such as the samurai, had different codes of conduct.
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Every Animal Deserves a...
if they could go someplace they don't really want to get off the internet they don't want to get away from video games the people in this room I would argue are some of the most important people in this entire city right now and none of them come to work at Geographic without feeling that sense of obligation and nobility here the fact is Geographic has
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Four principles for the...
if you go back a few hundred years all around the world it was a very closed society was agrarian and the means of production and political system was called feudalism and knowledge was concentrated in the church and and the nobility people didn't know about things there was no concept of progress you
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Don Tapscott: Four...
is a positive one, and it's towards openness. If you go back a few hundred years, all around the world it was a very closed society. It was agrarian, and the means of production and political system was called feudalism, and knowledge was concentrated in the church and the nobility.
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Laura Snyder: The...
a kind of gentleman's club populated mainly by antiquarians, literary men and the nobility. The members of the philosophical breakfast club helped form a number of new scientific societies, including the British Association. These new societies required
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History vs. Tamerlane...
raiding rivals was just part of nomadic life at the time. Timur was not born into a ruling family, so he had to prove his worth through daring and horsemanship. He was hardly a commoner. Timur’s family was minor nobility.
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The origins of ballet -...
were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they've gone out of fashion, we recognize the components under a familiar ballet.
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
she becomes a psychological subject. Her eye contact and slightly parted lips, as if she is about to say something, draw us into her gaze. Traditional subjects of portraiture were often nobility or religious figures.
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Machu Picchu 101 PIPE...
a military stronghold, or a retreat for nobility. The site's geographic layout may be significant in another way. Many of both the manmade and natural structures appear to align with astronomical events.
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History vs. Genghis Khan...
into unified states. In fact, long after the Empire, Genghis Khan's descendants could be found among the ruling nobility all over Eurasia." "Not surprising that a tyrant would inspire further tyrants."
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Examining A Lost Queen PIPE...
the world born into nobility growing into a beauty she was chosen by the Pharaoh Akhenaten to be his bride their love became the stuff of legend
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Every Animal Deserves a...
if they could go someplace they don't really want to get off the internet they don't want to get away from video games the people in this room I would argue are some of the most important people in this entire city right now and none of them come to work at Geographic without feeling that sense of obligation and nobility here the fact is Geographic has
Video examples
Four principles for the...
if you go back a few hundred years all around the world it was a very closed society was agrarian and the means of production and political system was called feudalism and knowledge was concentrated in the church and and the nobility people didn't know about things there was no concept of progress you
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Don Tapscott: Four...
is a positive one, and it's towards openness. If you go back a few hundred years, all around the world it was a very closed society. It was agrarian, and the means of production and political system was called feudalism, and knowledge was concentrated in the church and the nobility.
Video examples
Laura Snyder: The...
a kind of gentleman's club populated mainly by antiquarians, literary men and the nobility. The members of the philosophical breakfast club helped form a number of new scientific societies, including the British Association. These new societies required
Video examples
History vs. Tamerlane...
raiding rivals was just part of nomadic life at the time. Timur was not born into a ruling family, so he had to prove his worth through daring and horsemanship. He was hardly a commoner. Timur’s family was minor nobility.
Video examples
The origins of ballet -...
were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they've gone out of fashion, we recognize the components under a familiar ballet.
Video examples
Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
she becomes a psychological subject. Her eye contact and slightly parted lips, as if she is about to say something, draw us into her gaze. Traditional subjects of portraiture were often nobility or religious figures.
Video examples
Machu Picchu 101 PIPE...
a military stronghold, or a retreat for nobility. The site's geographic layout may be significant in another way. Many of both the manmade and natural structures appear to align with astronomical events.
Video examples
History vs. Genghis Khan...
into unified states. In fact, long after the Empire, Genghis Khan's descendants could be found among the ruling nobility all over Eurasia." "Not surprising that a tyrant would inspire further tyrants."
Video examples
Examining A Lost Queen PIPE...
the world born into nobility growing into a beauty she was chosen by the Pharaoh Akhenaten to be his bride their love became the stuff of legend
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Quote examples
Thaddeus Stevens
American Politician
Strip the proud nobility of their bloated estates, reduce them to a level with plain republicans, send forth to labor, and teach their children to enter the workshops or handle the plow, and you will thus humble proud traitors.
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James T. Walsh
American Politician
For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced. Americans have rightfully noted the honor and nobility of courage under hostile fire and thanked those who perished in their defense.
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Joaquin Phoenix
American Actor
In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something.
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Ron Howard
American Director
Anything that stimulates the public's imagination about the nobility and the importance of space exploration is something that I'm very excited to be a part of.
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Jose Ortega y Gasset
Spanish Philosopher
There may be as much nobility in being last as in being first, because the two positions are equally necessary in the world, the one to complement the other.
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Benito Mussolini
Italian Politician
War alone brings up to their highest tension all human energies and imposes the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have the courage to make it.
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Rebecca West
Irish Author
Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul.
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Richie Sambora
American Musician
I always felt there was some kind of nobility centered in my desire and passion for what I do.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference.
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Solon
Greek Statesman
Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
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Thaddeus Stevens
American Politician
Strip the proud nobility of their bloated estates, reduce them to a level with plain republicans, send forth to labor, and teach their children to enter the workshops or handle the plow, and you will thus humble proud traitors.
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James T. Walsh
American Politician
For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced. Americans have rightfully noted the honor and nobility of courage under hostile fire and thanked those who perished in their defense.
Quote examples
Joaquin Phoenix
American Actor
In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something.
Quote examples
Ron Howard
American Director
Anything that stimulates the public's imagination about the nobility and the importance of space exploration is something that I'm very excited to be a part of.
Quote examples
Jose Ortega y Gasset
Spanish Philosopher
There may be as much nobility in being last as in being first, because the two positions are equally necessary in the world, the one to complement the other.
Quote examples
Benito Mussolini
Italian Politician
War alone brings up to their highest tension all human energies and imposes the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have the courage to make it.
Quote examples
Rebecca West
Irish Author
Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul.
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Richie Sambora
American Musician
I always felt there was some kind of nobility centered in my desire and passion for what I do.
Quote examples
Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference.
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Solon
Greek Statesman
Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
Example 1 of 10
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