noblesse oblige
phrase | /noblesse oblige/
the obligation of the privileged to act honorably and generously
Literal meaning:
"nobility obliges"
noblesse oblige
phrase | /noblesse oblige/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchHARDthe obligation of the privileged to act honorably and generously
Literal meaning:
"nobility obliges"
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Examples
"She believed noblesse oblige meant donating time and resources to charity."
"He felt noblesse oblige toward the less fortunate in his community."
Mnemonic Trick
Those with privilege have duties: noblesse oblige.
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