Meaning of the word noble in English

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noble

US /ˈnoʊ.bəl/
UK /ˈnoʊ.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.

Example:
He was born into a noble family.
The king granted him a noble title.
2.

having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

Example:
He made a noble effort to help the poor.
It was a truly noble act of self-sacrifice.

Noun

1.

a person of noble rank or birth.

Example:
The queen invited the nobles to the royal ball.
Many nobles lost their power after the revolution.
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