/ˈnəʊbəl/
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Translation
Good, brave, and honest; also belonging to a family of high rank, like kings and lords.
Word origin
From Latin nobilis, meaning well known and of high birth, related to noscere, to know.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- nobilis
- English cognates
- nobility, notable
Examples
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A noble act is good and unselfish; it puts others first.
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Here "noble" means of high birth, close to kings and queens.
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A noble cause is an aim that is good and worth working for.
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