nobility > define

noun

• A privileged class holding hereditary titles.
  • synonyms: aristocracy
• The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
  • synonyms: nobleness, magnanimousness, grandeur
• The state of being of noble birth.
  • synonyms: noblesse

• (n.) Those who are noble; the collictive body of nobles or titled persons in a stste; the aristocratic and patrician class; the peerage; as, the English nobility.
• (n.) The state of being of high rank or noble birth; patrician dignity; antiquity of family; distinction by rank, station or title, whether inherited or conferred.
• (n.) The quality or state of being noble; superiority of mind or of character; commanding excellence; eminence.
• (n.) The state of being of high rank or noble birth; patrician dignity; antiquity of family; distinction by rank, station or title, whether inherited or conferred.
• (n.) Those who are noble; the collictive body of nobles or titled persons in a stste; the aristocratic and patrician class; the peerage; as, the English nobility.
• (n.) The quality or state of being noble; superiority of mind or of character; commanding excellence; eminence.