[ˈdɪɡnɪti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect
(e.g: the dignity of labour)

- a composed or serious manner or style
(e.g: he bowed with great dignity)


Phrases:
- stand on one's dignity

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French dignete, from Latin dignitas, from dignus ‘worthy’