adoulie

/ˈædəli/; /ˈædʊli/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has renounced their title, especially a woman who has renounced her noble title or position upon marriage.

“The duchess became an adoulie after marrying a commoner and giving up her title.”

2. noun

A person who has surrendered their noble or noble-born status, often due to marriage or other circumstances.

“She became an adoulie after her husband’s family fortunes declined and they lost their noble title.”

Synonyms

  • recluse
  • renunciate

Antonyms

  • aristocrat
  • noble