English · Culture & Society
dignity
/ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/
[/ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/]
worthiness of respect
Advancednoun
Definition
Dignity is the quality of being worthy of honour and respect. Speakers argue that every person deserves to be treated with dignity.
Example
They fought to restore dignity to forgotten workers.
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.