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humility

American  
[hyoo-mil-i-tee, yoo-] / hyuˈmɪl ɪ ti, yu- /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.

    Synonyms:
    submissiveness, meekness, lowliness
    Antonyms:
    pride
humility British  
/ hjuːˈmɪlɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being humble

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Etymology

Origin of humility

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English humilite, from Latin humilitās; humble, -ty 2

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