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nobleman

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnoʊbəɫmən// UK //nˈəʊbəlmən// no·ble·man

n. a man who belongs to a high social class and has a special title like 'Duke' or 'Lord'. These titles are usually passed down from his parents.

n. a man belonging to the aristocracy by birth or title. Often associated with hereditary rank and land ownership in historical or monarchical contexts.


SIMPLE

The nobleman lived in a large castle in the countryside.

CONTEXTUAL

In many historical novels, the nobleman must choose between his family duty and his personal happiness.

COMPLEX

The rise of the merchant class gradually eroded the political influence once held exclusively by the nobleman, shifting power toward those with commercial rather than hereditary wealth.

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Origin

From noble + man.

Usage

The plural form is 'noblemen'.

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