nobility

/nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /noʊˈbɪlɪti/

Meanings

noun

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

Examples :

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

noun

The quality of being noble.

Examples :

"The judge admired the nobility of the lawyer's actions in defending the poor client. "

character value society moral quality toefl

Related Words

accompanied adjective

/əˈkʌmpnid/

Having accompaniment; being part of a group of at least two.

"The accompanied minor was nervous about flying alone, but a flight attendant stayed with him until takeoff. "

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

privileged verb

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/

To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize

"to privilege representatives from arrest"

historically adverb

/hɪˈstɒrɪkli/ /hɪˈstɔːrɪkli/

In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

"Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work."

aristocracy noun

/ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/

The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.

"The aristocracy held many of the top positions in the school's governing council. "

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

defending verb

/dəˈfɛndɪŋ/

To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

"The goalie is defending the net from the opposing team's shots. "

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

hereditary noun

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.

"The British monarchy is a hereditary, with the crown passing from parent to child. "

kingdom noun

/ˈkɪŋdəm/

A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.

"The kingdom held a grand celebration for the new queen's coronation. "

admired verb

/ədˈmaɪəd/ /ədˈmaɪɹd/

To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.

"The young child admired the rainbow stretching across the sky. "