Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
noli-me-tangere
Phrase
/ˈnoʊli mi tæŋˈɡɛri/
Definition
A Latin phrase meaning “do not touch me.”
Examples
- In literature, characters may use the phrase to indicate their desire for privacy.
- The title of some artworks, such as the one by Hans Memling, suggests a mystical or untouchable subject.
- He gestured with a smile and said, ‘Noli me tangere, I need my space.’
Meaning
It is often used to indicate a boundary or to express an invitation to refrain from interference.
Synonyms
- Do not approach
- Hands off
- Keep your distance
