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Meaning of noblesse oblige | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ

Definitions

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.

uncountable

Equivalents

Dansk adel forpligter
Deutsch Adel verpflichtet
Español nobleza obliga
Suomi aateluus velvoittaa
Français noblesse oblige
Bahasa Indonesia noblesse oblige
Italiano noblesse oblige
日本語 ノブレス・オブリージュ
한국어 노블레스 오블리주
Nederlands adel verplicht noblesse oblige
Português noblesse oblige
Русский нобле́с обли́ж

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Noblest Noblesville Noblett noblewoman nobleye Noblin

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