meaning of dignity
1. The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.
2. Elevation; grandeur.
3. Elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation.
4. Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of //en, manner, style, etc.
5. One holding high rank; a dignitary.
6. Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.
7. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under
">pressure"
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