Meaning of nobility in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /noʊˈbɪlədi/

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  1. Noun

    nobility

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French nobilite or Latin nobilitas, from nobilis‘noted, high-born’ (see noble)

    Definitions

    1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  2. 2. the quality of being exalted in character or ideals or conduct
  3. 3. the state of being of noble birth

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