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noblesse oblige

/noʊˈblɛs oʊˈbliːʒ/

Tradução: Expressão de origem francesa que significa que privilégios e riqueza impõem a responsabilidade moral de agir com generosidade e nobreza em relação aos menos favorecidos.

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/noʊˈblɛs oʊˈbliːʒ/C2formalpolitical
  • ptExpressão de origem francesa que significa que privilégios e riqueza impõem a responsabilidade moral de agir com generosidade e nobreza em relação aos menos favorecidos.

A French-origin phrase meaning that privilege and wealth come with a moral responsibility to act generously and honorably toward those who are less fortunate.

  1. Privilege entails responsibilityC1formal

    The concept that wealth, power, or high social status comes with a moral obligation to act generously and responsibly toward others.

    ptNobreza obriga

    • The billionaire's donation to the library was a clear example of noblesse oblige.
    • Many aristocrats in the past believed in noblesse oblige, supporting charities and the arts.
    • He felt a sense of noblesse oblige to use his influence to help the less fortunate.