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dignity
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dignity
(noun)
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dignity
/
ˈ
dɪgnəti/
noun
dignity
/
ˈ
dɪgnəti/
noun
Learner's definition of DIGNITY
[
noncount
]
1
:
a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control
She showed
dignity
in defeat.
The ceremony was conducted with great
dignity
.
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2
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the quality of being worthy of honor or respect
Theirs is a country that cherishes freedom and human
dignity
.
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beneath your dignity
:
suitable for someone who is less important than you
He thought washing dishes was
beneath his dignity
. [=he thought that he was too good or important to wash dishes]
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