knighthood

/ˈnaɪtˌhʊd/
noun
  1. The rank or title of a knight, given by a monarch or government as an honor.
    • The ceremony celebrating his knighthood was held at the palace.
    • Many people dream of receiving a knighthood for their achievements.
    • She was awarded a knighthood for her services to education.
  2. The qualities or ideals associated with being a knight, such as bravery, honor, and chivalry.
    • Modern knighthood is more about service than fighting with swords.
    • The story teaches young readers about the true meaning of knighthood.
    • He lived by a code of knighthood, always helping those in need.
  3. Knights as a group; the body of knights in a particular time or place.
    • The decline of the knighthood came with the rise of professional armies.
    • The knighthood of medieval England followed strict rules of conduct.
    • All of the knighthood gathered for the royal tournament.
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