nobles
word · lemma: noble
Definition
People who belong to the highest social class, often with titles like duke, baron, or count, especially in old European societies.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for historical or literary contexts referring to European societies. Common collocations: 'the nobles', 'landed nobles', 'the king and his nobles'. Not used for contemporary rich people; modern synonyms would be 'aristocrats' or 'the nobility'.
Spanish: noblesPortuguese (BR): nobresPortuguese (PT): nobresChinese (Simplified): 贵族Chinese (Traditional): 貴族Hindi: उच्च वर्ग के लोगArabic: النبلاءBengali: উচ্চবর্ণ (সমাজে উচ্চ মর্যাদাসম্পন্ন ব্যক্তি) - অভিজাতRussian: дворяне - знатьJapanese: 貴族Vietnamese: quý tộcKorean: 귀족Turkish: soylularUrdu: اشرافIndonesian: bangsawan
Example Sentences
The nobles lived in grand castles.
basic
Many nobles helped the king rule the country.
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The nobles wore expensive clothes at the ball.
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Stories about nobles often involve drama and betrayal.
natural
During hard times, the nobles were not always willing to help the poor.
natural
Some nobles lost their status after the revolution.
natural