dignity (/ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/
Meaning
Meaning: worthiness of respect
Dignity is the quality of being worthy of honour and respect. Speakers argue that every person deserves to be treated with dignity.
Examples
🗣 They fought to restore dignity to forgotten workers.
Etymology
From Latin ‘dignitas’, meaning worthiness.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to talks on human rights and respect.
Tags: respect, humanity