Word
nobleman
Phoneticsno·ble·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnoʊbəɫmən/
UK/nˈəʊbəlmən/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The nobleman lived in a large castle in the countryside.”
“In many historical novels, the nobleman must choose between his family duty and his personal happiness.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
The plural form is 'noblemen'.
Etymology
From noble + man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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