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Definition of highborn
highborn
/ˈhaɪˌbɔːrn/
high · born
highborn Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Of noble, aristocratic, or exalted birth and lineage.
Example
"In medieval romances, the heroic knight often seeks the hand of a highborn lady."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'high' (in the sense of exalted social rank) and 'born' (past participle of 'bear'). It has been used since the 14th century to denote hereditary nobility.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Highborn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/highborn