(politics) A myth or untruth, often of a religious nature, knowingly propagated by an elite to maintain social harmony or to advance an agenda.

plural of noble lie

(Buddhism) The path to the end of suffering, involving eight steps: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration.

(Buddhism) Four central Buddhist teachings: (i) that suffering is an innate characteristic of existence with each rebirth; (ii) that it is caused by cravings or desires; (iii) that it can be ended by eliminating the cravings or desires; and (iv) that the noble eightfold path is the way to achieve this.

superlative form of noble: most noble

The quality of being noble; nobleness. / The nobility; peerage.

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.

Alternative form of noblesse

A city, the county seat of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, possibly named after James Noble (senator).

plural of noblesse