nobility has definitions from the field of sociology
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[ noun ] (sociology) a privileged class holding hereditary titles

Synonyms

aristocracy

Used in print

(Charles Wharton Stork, "Verner von Heidenstam"...)

On his father 's side he was of German descent , on his mother 's he came of the old Swedish nobility .

2
[ noun ] the quality of being exalted in character or ideals or conduct

Used in print

(Chicago Daily Tribune...)

Nikolai_Cherkasov , the Russian actor who has played such heroic roles as Alexander_Nevsky and Ivan_the_Terrible , performs the lanky Don_Quixote , and does so with a simple dignity that bridges the inner nobility and the surface absurdity of this poignant man .

3
[ noun ] the state of being of noble birth

Synonyms

noblesse

Related terms

status purple

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