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語源

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

発音

• (General American) IPA: /noʊˈbɪlɪti/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/, /nəˈbɪlɪti/
• 韻: -ɪlɪti

名詞

nobility (countable and uncountable, plural nobilities)

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

   Synonyms: aristocracy, noblesse, upper class

   Antonym: plebeian

   The castle was once home to the Scottish nobility.

   Titles of nobility were passed down through generations.

2. (uncountable) The quality of being noble.

   Synonyms: aristocracy, nobleness, noblesse

   Antonyms: meanness, ignobility

   He displayed nobility of character when helping his rivals.

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