dignity

noun (dignity; uncountable)

«dignity» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Dignity is the worth that every person has, which means they should be treated with respect. tree →
Dignity is a calm, serious and proud way of behaving, even in hard times. tree →
Self-respect: feeling that you matter. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics, RE and citizenship lessons, «human dignity» is the idea that every person deserves respect; it is behind human rights. In stories it shows a character staying calm and proud. Phrases: «with dignity», «human dignity», «beneath my dignity», «lose your dignity».

Examples

Every person deserves to be treated with dignity. tree →
She lost the race but shook hands with dignity. tree →
The nurses helped Grandpa keep his dignity in hospital. tree →
Laughing at someone who fell takes away their dignity. tree →
The old king walked with great dignity. tree →
Slipping on the ice, I lost all my dignity! (joking) tree →
"Daddy who?" asked Uncle Remus, straightening himself up with dignity. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: «dignified». Many religions teach that all people have dignity; Christians believe every person is made in the image of God. «Beneath your dignity» = too silly or low for you to do.

In Jewish tradition

Reuben, as firstborn, was to have the highest rank and power, but Jacob says he lost it.

Interpretation. Tradition says Reuben lost the firstborn's privileges because of his wrongdoing, and the rights passed to others, such as Judah and Joseph.

Examples

Reuben, thou art my first-born, my might, and the first-fruits of my strength; the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power. (Torah GEN.49.3, JPS 1917) tree →
Strength and dignity are her clothing; and she laugheth at the time to come. (Writings PRO.31.25, JPS 1917) tree →
And the king said: 'What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this?' Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him: 'There is nothing done for him.' (Writings EST.6.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «dignity» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«dignity» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «dignity» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«dignity» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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