noblewoman

/ˈnəʊblwʊmən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnəʊblwʊmən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnō-bəl-ˌwu̇-mən/ (ame, mw)

noblewoman — noun

  • noblewomansingular
  • noblewomenplural

1. a woman who belongs to the aristocracy, especially through birth, marriage, or t

1.名詞C1
釋義

a woman who belongs to the aristocracy, especially through birth, marriage, or title

例句

In the novel, Kasia befriends a noblewoman who hides refugees in her cellar.

pattern: befriends a noblewoman

The museum guide said the noblewoman paid for the village school herself.

typical historical context

同義詞
  • peeress

    is a formal British term for a woman with noble rank

  • aristocrat

    is broader and can refer to a man or a woman from the upper class

  • countess

    names one specific noble rank rather than the class in general

反義詞
  • commoner

    someone outside the hereditary noble class

文法句型

a noblewoman

the noblewoman

noblewoman from + place

用法筆記

Usually found in historical writing, biographies, or discussions of aristocratic families. In modern contexts, people often choose a more specific title such as countess or duchess when the exact rank matters.

常見錯誤

❌She became a noblewoman after winning the singing contest.
✅She became famous after winning the singing contest.
💡Noblewoman refers to aristocratic rank or family background, not just public success.