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dignity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɪɡnəti/

dignity means: The value every person has and the calm self-respect that makes others respect them.

noun

WORTH AND RESPECTB2

The value every person has and the calm self-respect that makes others respect them.

  • Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.
  • She faced the bad news with dignity.
  • The staff tried to preserve each patient’s dignity.

Similar words: self-respect

Common phrases: human dignity, with dignity, lose dignity, preserve someone’s dignity

Questions about dignity

What does dignity mean?

The value every person has and the calm self-respect that makes others respect them.

What is dignity in other languages?

Türkçe: onur · Español: dignidad · Français: dignité · Deutsch: Würde · Italiano: dignità · 日本語: 尊厳

How do you pronounce dignity?

It is pronounced /ˈdɪɡnəti/.

How do you use dignity in a sentence?

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. She faced the bad news with dignity.

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