Meaning & use

nobleman

noun·Advanced

A man who belongs to the aristocracy or holds a title of nobility.

See it in a sentence

The nobleman inherited vast estates and a seat in the House of Lords from his father.

A visiting nobleman was seated at the head of the banquet table.

A note on using this word

The female equivalent is "noblewoman"; the general, gender-neutral term is "noble."

Words with a similar meaning

aristocratpeer

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Words with an opposite meaning

commoner

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