1. plural of knighthood; honors or titles of knight conferred by a monarch or state
2. plural of knighthood; the ranks or orders of knights collectively

Examples

• The queen awarded several knighthoods during the ceremony.
• He received one of the highest knighthoods in the realm.
• The different knighthoods each had their own traditions and ceremonies.
• Many knighthoods were established during the medieval period.
• The honors list included multiple knighthoods for public service.
• Various knighthoods exist within the British system of honors.