adelstand

== Afrikaans == === Etymology === From Dutch adelstand. Equivalent to adel +‎ stand. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑː.dəlˌstant/ === Noun === adelstand (uncountable) nobility, aristocracy == Dutch == === Etymology === From adel (“nobility”) +‎ stand (“estate”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈaː.dəlˌstɑnt/ Hyphenation: adel‧stand === Noun === adelstand m (plural adelstanden, diminutive adelstandje n) nobility (noble or privileged social class) De adelstand had veel privileges in de middeleeuwen. ― The nobility had many privileges in the Middle Ages. Het kasteel werd bewoond door leden van de adelstand. ― The castle was inhabited by members of the nobility. Hij streefde ernaar tot de adelstand te behoren. ― He aspired to belong to the nobility. nobility (the quality of being noble) Zijn adelstand werd erkend door iedereen die hem kende. ― His nobility was recognized by everyone who knew him. Ze toonde ware adelstand in haar daden. ― She displayed true nobility in her actions. Ware adelstand is niet gebaseerd op rijkdom, maar op karakter. ― True nobility is not based on wealth, but on character. ==== Synonyms ==== (estate): adel, aristocratie (status): adeldom ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: adelstand