Ennobler

/ɛˈnoʊblər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that ennobles; something that elevates or improves someone in character, dignity, or rank.

Etymology

From 'ennoble' + the agentive suffix '-er' (one who does), a standard English morphological pattern. This term emerged alongside the verb 'ennoble' in the 15th-16th centuries.

Kelly Says

In literary and philosophical writing, 'ennobler' often refers to virtues or experiences that improve people—art is called an 'ennobler' of humanity, as is courage or education. It's poetic language that suggests transformation rather than mere change.

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