noblesse oblige
/nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/US/noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/
noblesse oblige noun: the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.
Noun
noblesse oblige (uncountable)
- The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.
noblesse oblige meaning in Indonesian
noblesse oblige in Indonesian
- the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank
- noblesse oblige
Origin of noblesse oblige
Borrowed from French noblesse oblige (literally “nobility obliges”), primarily used as a phrase. See noblesse and obliger.
Words that rhyme with noblesse oblige
Questions about noblesse oblige
- What does noblesse oblige mean?
- Noblesse oblige means the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.
- What is noblesse oblige in Indonesian?
- Noblesse oblige in Indonesian is noblesse oblige. See Noblesse oblige meaning in Indonesian.
- What part of speech is noblesse oblige?
- Noblesse oblige is a noun.
- How do you pronounce noblesse oblige?
- Noblesse oblige is pronounced /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ (UK).
Words near noblesse oblige in the dictionary
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