noblesse oblige

no·blesse o·blige

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-bles oh-bleezh; French naw-bles aw-bleezh]
- /noʊˌbles.oʊ- əˈblaɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-bles oh-bleezh; French naw-bles aw-bleezh]
- /noʊˌbles.oʊ- əˈblaɪdʒ/

Definitions of noblesse oblige words

noun noblesse oblige the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc., to act with honor, kindliness, generosity, etc. 1
noun noblesse oblige duty of those with wealth and power to act honourably 1
uncountable noun noblesse oblige Noblesse oblige is the idea that people with advantages, for example those of a high social class, should help and do things for other people. 0
noun noblesse oblige the supposed obligation of nobility to be honourable and generous 0
noun noblesse oblige the inferred obligation of people of high rank or social position to behave nobly or kindly toward others 0

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French: literally, nobility obliges

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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