B2nounformalhistorysociety
US/noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/
UK/nəʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the group of people of high social rank, such as dukes and lords, in some countries
In context
The nobility owned most of the land in medieval Europe.
He came from the lesser nobility and had little money.
Members of the nobility often sent their sons to study abroad.
Words that go with nobility
noun + preposition
- member of the nobilityHe was a member of the nobility.
- titles of nobilityTitles of nobility are inherited.
adjective + noun
- the landed nobilityThe landed nobility controlled the countryside.
- the French nobilityThe French nobility lost its power after the revolution.
noun + noun
- the nobility and the clergyThe nobility and the clergy paid fewer taxes.
verb + preposition
- belong to the nobilityOnly families that belonged to the nobility could own the castle.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a nobilityCorrect: the nobility