Noble

/NOH-bul/

उदार (udar) / कुलीन (kuleen)

Beginner Daily

Meanings

  1. Having high moral qualities
  2. Belonging to the aristocracy
  3. Impressive in appearance or quality

Example Sentences

  • "Teaching is considered a noble profession in Indian society."
  • "The noble goal of the foundation was to provide free education to underprivileged children."
  • "The Ashoka Pillar represents noble ideals of truth and non-violence."

Etymology

From Latin 'nobilis' (well-known, famous, high-born), from 'noscere' (to come to know). Related to 'know' — a noble person was originally one who was 'known' or 'notable'.

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