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nobility

[/noʊˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: nobilities
nobreza
1. The quality of being noble in character, dignity, or virtue
She displayed great nobility in forgiving her enemies.
Ela demonstrou grande nobreza ao perdoar seus inimigos.
2. A social class of people of noble rank; the aristocracy
The nobility ruled the kingdom for centuries.
A nobreza governou o reino por séculos.
3. Noble birth or rank
He was born into nobility but chose a humble life.
Ele nasceu em nobreza, mas escolheu uma vida humilde.
Synonyms
aristocracyelitegentrydignityhonorvirtue
Antonyms
basenessvulgaritydishonorcommonness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nobreza
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nobreza
No significant variation
São Paulo
nobreza
No significant variation
Portugal
nobreza
May also use 'fidalguia' for the historical Portuguese nobility

Related Idioms & Phrases

nobility of spirit
show nobility
act with nobility
display nobility of character
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