NOBLESSE OBLIGE


Meaning of NOBLESSE OBLIGE in English

no ‧ blesse o ‧ blige /nəʊˌbles əˈbliːʒ $ noʊ-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'nobility brings obligations' ]

the idea that people who belong to a high social class should behave in a kind and generous way towards people of a lower social class

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.