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knighthood

noun
/ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

Meaning

The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.

Example Sentences

He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.

Synonyms

honor, chivalry, title, rank

Antonyms

disgrace, dishonor

Collocations

receive knighthood, award knighthood, confer knighthood

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