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For, quite literally, the whole world today is looking for us to take the lead in carrying out those obligations imposed on the American people as a whole by the beautiful, compassionate and courageous principle of noblesse oblige.
Robert W. Welch, Jr.

Meaning of "noblesse oblige" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NOBLESSE OBLIGE

French, literally: nobility obliges.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NOBLESSE OBLIGE

noblesse oblige  [nəʊˈblɛs əʊˈbliːʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NOBLESSE OBLIGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Noblesse oblige is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NOBLESSE OBLIGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

noblesse oblige

Noblesse oblige

Noblesse oblige is a French phrase literally meaning "nobility obliges". It is the concept that nobility extends beyond mere entitlements and requires the person with such status to fulfill social responsibilities, particularly in leadership roles. The Dictionnaire de l’Académie française defines it thus: ▪ Whoever claims to be noble must conduct himself nobly. ▪ One must act in a fashion that conforms to one's position, and with the reputation that one has earned. The Oxford English Dictionary meanwhile says that the term "suggests noble ancestry constrains to honorable behavior; privilege entails to responsibility."...

Definition of noblesse oblige in the English dictionary

The definition of noblesse oblige in the dictionary is the supposed obligation of nobility to be honourable and generous.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NOBLESSE OBLIGE


masstige
mæˈstiːʒ
prestige
prɛˈstiːʒ
tige
tiːʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NOBLESSE OBLIGE

nobilitation
nobilities
nobility
noble
noble art
noble fir
noble gas
noble rot
noble savage
noble science
noble-minded
nobleman
noblemen
nobleness
noblesse
noblewoman
noblewomen
nobly
nobodies
nobody

WORDS THAT END LIKE NOBLESSE OBLIGE

Adige
beige
dirige
disoblige
greige
Hiroshige
oblige
pfennige
Sverige
Trentino-Alto Adige
vestige

Synonyms and antonyms of noblesse oblige in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «noblesse oblige» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NOBLESSE OBLIGE

Find out the translation of noblesse oblige to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of noblesse oblige from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «noblesse oblige» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

贵族权利人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nobleza obliga
570 millions of speakers

English

noblesse oblige
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ठाकुर उपकृत
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

إلزام النبلاء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

положение обязывает
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

noblesse oblige
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উচ্চপদেই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

noblesse oblige
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Noblesse oblige
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Adel verpflichtet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ノブレス·オブリージュ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

노블레스 오블리주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Noblesse oblige
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

quý tộc bắt buộc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தகுதியற்றவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Noblesse उपकार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

asillerin soylu davranması gereği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

noblesse oblige
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Noblesse oblige
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

положення зобов´язує
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Noblesse oblige
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

επιβάλλεται ευγένεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

noblesse oblige
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

noblesse tvinga
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

noblesse oblige
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of noblesse oblige

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NOBLESSE OBLIGE»

The term «noblesse oblige» is regularly used and occupies the 90.678 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NOBLESSE OBLIGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about noblesse oblige

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QUOTES WITH «NOBLESSE OBLIGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word noblesse oblige.
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Robert W. Welch, Jr.
For, quite literally, the whole world today is looking for us to take the lead in carrying out those obligations imposed on the American people as a whole by the beautiful, compassionate and courageous principle of noblesse oblige.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NOBLESSE OBLIGE»

Discover the use of noblesse oblige in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to noblesse oblige and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Noblesse Oblige
The first Emma Rhodes mystery, back in print! First published by Berkley Prime Crime in 1996.
Cynthia S. Smith, 2008
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Noblesse Oblige: Spending Your Life on What Matters Most
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Noblesse Oblige is for you. In this inspiring book, author Scott Applegate guides readers toward finding lasting fulfillment by entering into God's purpose and passion for their lives.
Scott Applegate, 2009
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Noblesse Oblige
While in London with her family, Caroline Richmond catches the eye of the Marquis of Kimston, but his notorious commitment to remain a bachelor leaves Caroline with no choice but to accept--to her distaste--the Marquis' father instead
Helen Argers, 1995
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Noblesse Oblige
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Margaret Roberts, 2010
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Noblesse oblige: essays in honour of David Kessler OBE
Essays in honour of David Kessler celebrating all aspects of his life edited by his friend of many years, Alan Crown.
David Francis Kessler, Alan David Crown, 1998
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A White Hand: A Story of Noblesse Oblige
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Ella Farman Pratt, 2011
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Noblesse Oblige
Marianne Noble is a lady's companion when she meets Jerome Rivers at the fashionable Northern resort of Scarborough.
Lynne Connolly, 2006
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Our Old Nobility by Noblesse Oblige
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Howard Evans, 2010
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Barack Hussein Obama - a Messenger for World Peace: Laurus ...
Laurus Nobilis Noblesse Oblige Oath -Forging World Peace, Modeling Utopian Politics for the Future Michael Olugbile II ... the whole wide world that he would exemplify atypical Commander-In-Chief Noblesse Oblige prowess, via “Change!
Michael Olugbile II, 2012
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Noblesse Oblige, the Book of Houses
The gates to Arcadia, the original paradise, are closed.
Bryant Durrell, Jennifer Hartshorn, Ethan Skemp, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NOBLESSE OBLIGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term noblesse oblige is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Jailings Expose the Farce of Cambodia's 'Culture of Dialogue'
... initiate a royal pardon if only to highlight his sense of noblesse oblige within an electorate where his popularity has waned substantially. «The Diplomat, Jul 15»
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Home bittersweet home
Their smug noblesse oblige, hilariously conveyed by Alvar through the royal “we”, cracks with the arrival of the temptress Baby, who accepts ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
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Power can increase generosity to future generations, according to …
Their findings, "Noblesse oblige emerges (with time): Power enhances intergenerational beneficence," were recently published in the journal ... «Medical Xpress, Jul 15»
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A scofflaw ship and its maritime misdeeds
Greece is a superpower in the maritime world, and while many shipping families have a reputation for noblesse oblige, Kallimasias is all but ... «Bend Bulletin, Jul 15»
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WMN Letters: Prince's language sets a bad example
... remembered the old saying “Noblesse oblige”, instead of descending to such invectives. Yes, some may find the prince's language amusing, ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
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Could London's next mayor really be another Old Etonian?
Whether this is noblesse oblige by a “Tory toff” or the “new localism” in action is a matter of supreme indifference to the beneficiaries. Indeed ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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How we are complicit in the Mexican cartels
Like Don Corleone in The Godfather, he exudes a paternalistic noblesse oblige. He's loyal. He has a sense of honor. He will listen to reason. «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
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Dallas is a haven for private art spaces
Tempting as it might be to think that such galleries have gone the way of aristocrats' noblesse oblige, private art spaces have made a ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Stowaways and Crimes Aboard a Scofflaw Ship
The nation's major shipping families also have a reputation for noblesse oblige — many of the island's soccer fields, schools and hospitals bear ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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Harper Lee and the hero's journey
By his lights, he was a decent person, taking care of his people–a kind of noblesse oblige, and that always looking down upon someone, ... «AMERICAblog, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Noblesse oblige [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/noblesse-oblige>. May 2024 ».
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