See Also: noblesse oblige(dictionary)
noblesse(medicine)
oblige(medicine)
noblesse(dictionary)
oblige(dictionary)
oblige(dictionary)
haute noblesse(dictionary)

antiquity (oh) and noblesse oblige (oh)


antiquity (oh)



[U] ancient times
in antiquity
::The common household fork was nearly unknown in antiquity.
[U] the state of being very old
::a building of great antiquity
[C usually plural] a building or object made in ancient times
::a collection of Roman antiquities

noblesse oblige (oh)



[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