De adel
Example: De adel woonde vroeger in grote kastelen en had veel macht.
Definition
"De adel" refers to the noble class in history, typically characterized by hereditary titles, privileges, and high social status. Members of "de adel" often lived in large castles and held significant political and economic power in society.
Etymology
The term "de adel" comes from the Dutch word 'adel', which traces back to the Old High German word 'adal', meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'. Did you know that the word originally referred to qualities of nobility and honor, which then extended to the social class itself?
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