1.
The ~ of a society are all the people who have titles and belong to a high social class.
They married into the ~ and entered the highest ranks of state administration...
= aristocracy
N-SING-COLL: the N
2.
A person’s ~ is their noble character and behaviour. (FORMAL)
...his ~ of character, and his devotion to his country.
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp