HUMILITY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

Example: not everyone regards humility as a virtue

Categories: Trait

Part of speech: Noun

a humble feeling

Example: he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope

Categories: Feeling

The word "humility" comes from Latin humilitas. It started in Old French umilité. Then it appeared in Middle English humilite.

humble – A related word in the same word family.

ity – A related word in the same word family.

humble – A related word in the same word family.

Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.