nobility

the highest social class in a country, especially before the modern era; people who have titles and are often rich because their families were important for many years

nobleza, aristocracia

• the nobility

Collocations nobility of birth · nobility title

• The king was advised by his council of nobility.

  El rey fue asesorado por su consejo de nobleza.

the quality or state of being honorable, respected, and having high moral standards; a feeling of pride in oneself because one behaves well

dignidad, honorabilidad

• a sense of nobility

Collocations nobility of character · nobility of purpose

• She showed great nobility in her decision to help the poor.

  Ella demostró gran dignidad en su decisión de ayudar a los pobres.