Translation of "adel" into English

In die antieke Griekse gemeenskap het almal normaalweg ’n baard gedra, behalwe die adel, wat gewoonlik skoon geskeer was.

In ancient Greek society, beards were normally worn by all except the nobility, who were often clean-shaven.

Die Griekse en Romeinse adel was eweneens bekend daarvoor dat hulle kunswerke versamel het.

The Greek and Roman aristocracy were likewise well-known for collecting art.