knighthood
noun
knight·hood
ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of knighthood in a Sentence
The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.
For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.
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In 2014, he was made an Officer of the Legion of Honour, France’s version of a knighthood.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
That now includes the aforementioned farm boy, Luke Skywalker, who’s getting a crash course in Jedi knighthood from a curious, swamp-dwelling master of the force called Yoda.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
For his music and activism, he has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin, the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, France’s Legion of Honor and an honorary British knighthood.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Some speculated at the invitation meant Beckham was tipped for a knighthood in the upcoming 2025 New Year Honors list, given his charity work with the King and William earlier in the year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
That now includes the aforementioned farm boy, Luke Skywalker, who’s getting a crash course in Jedi knighthood from a curious, swamp-dwelling master of the force called Yoda.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
For his music and activism, he has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin, the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, France’s Legion of Honor and an honorary British knighthood.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Some speculated at the invitation meant Beckham was tipped for a knighthood in the upcoming 2025 New Year Honors list, given his charity work with the King and William earlier in the year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for knighthood
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knighthood
noun
knight·hood
ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d
1
: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
2
: the qualities that a knight should have
3
: knights as a class or body
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