# nobleman

/ˈnoʊbəɫmən/ (US) · /nˈəʊbəlmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nobleman
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- The plural form is 'noblemen'.

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