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hu·mil·ity (hyo̵̅o̅ mil′ə tē, yo̵̅o̅-)
noun
the state or quality of being humble; absence of pride or self-assertion
Etymology: ME humilite < OFr < L humilitas
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In a spirtitual sense, I've understood humble to mean knowing one's proper relationship or position with others; e.g., with God, other people, as a worker or boss or, a father's relationship with a son and vice versa, etc.
Posted by Mark S. Lynch 54 days ago.