nobleman
/'noublmən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A man who belongs to the nobility; a peer: A "nobleman" is a man who holds a high social or political rank, typically hereditary, such as a duke, earl, baron, or lord. He is a member of the aristocracy.
Usage
- The term "nobleman" specifically refers to a male member of the nobility. It denotes a person of high birth or rank who may possess a title.
- It is a formal and somewhat historical term, often used in contexts discussing history, aristocracy, or literature.
Examples
- Noun:
- The king was surrounded by his loyal noblemen.
- In the 18th century, a nobleman's primary residence was often a large estate or castle.
- He was born a nobleman but chose to live a simple life.
Advanced Usage
- "Nobleman of the realm": A nobleman who holds a formal title and is part of the governing or privileged class of a country.
- As a nobleman of the realm, he had a seat in the House of Lords.
Variants and Related Words
- Nobility (n): The social class to which noblemen and noblewomen belong.
- She married into the nobility.
- Noblewoman (n): A woman who belongs to the nobility; the female counterpart to a nobleman.
- The noblewoman presided over the charity event.
- Noble (adj/n): (Adjective) Having fine personal qualities or high moral principles. (Noun) A more general term for a member of the nobility, which can include both men and women.
- It was a noble gesture. (adj)
- The nobles gathered at the palace. (n)
Synonyms
- Peer: A member of the British nobility (e.g., a duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron).
- Aristocrat: A member of the aristocracy, a person of high social rank.
- Lord: A general title for a nobleman, especially in Britain.
Antonyms
- Commoner: A person who is not a noble; one of the ordinary people.
- Plebeian: (Historical) A commoner in ancient Rome; more broadly, a person of low social rank.
Noun
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a titled peer of the realm
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