Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 47.