B2nounformalhistorysociety
US/ˈnoʊ.bəl.mən/
UK/ˈnəʊ.bəl.mən/
a man who belongs to the highest social class, with a title such as duke or count
In context
The young nobleman inherited a large castle and thousands of acres of land.
In the story, a poor farmer falls in love with the daughter of a nobleman.
The king rewarded the nobleman with land for his loyalty in the war.
Words that go with nobleman
adjective + noun
- young noblemanA young nobleman fell in love with the miller's daughter.
- wealthy noblemanA wealthy nobleman paid for the new church.
- powerful noblemanThe king feared every powerful nobleman.
- medieval noblemanA medieval nobleman usually owned land and soldiers.
- French noblemanA French nobleman fled the country in 1789.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a nobleman.Correct: She is a noblewoman.