noble lie

noun

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

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Meanings

nounnoble lie (plural noble lies)

plural noble lies

  1. social philosophygovernmentA myth or untruth, often of a religious nature, commonly propagated by an elite to maintain social harmony or to advance an agenda.
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“noble lie.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/noble%20lie. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “noble lie,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/noble%20lie.

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