nobility

US /noʊˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /noʊˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
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1.

noblesse, edelheid, voornaamheid

the quality of being noble in character, mind, or rank

:
His actions showed great nobility of spirit.
Zijn daden toonden grote noblesse van geest.
She carried herself with grace and nobility.
Ze droeg zichzelf met gratie en noblesse.
2.

adel, aristocratie

the body of people of noble birth or rank in a country

:
The king often consulted with the nobility on important matters.
De koning raadpleegde vaak de adel over belangrijke zaken.
The French Revolution led to the downfall of the nobility.
De Franse Revolutie leidde tot de val van de adel.