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nobility vs noblesse

noblesse vs nobility

nobility and noblesse both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nobility Yes No No No
noblesse Yes No No No
As nouns, noblesse is a hyponym of nobility; that is, noblesse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than nobility:
  • nobility: a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  • noblesse: members of the nobility (especially of the French nobility)
Other hyponyms of nobility include baronage, peerage, baronetage, knighthood, samurai.
As nouns, nobility and noblesse are synonyms defined as:
  • nobility and noblesse: the state of being of noble birth
nobility (noun) noblesse (noun)
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct members of the nobility (especially of the French nobility)
a privileged class holding hereditary titles the state of being of noble birth
the state of being of noble birth
Difference between nobility and noblesse

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