De menselijke waardigheid
Example: Iedereen verdient respect vanwege de menselijke waardigheid.
Definition
"De menselijke waardigheid" refers to the inherent worth and respect every human being deserves simply by being human. It emphasizes the moral and ethical value that is universal and inviolable, fundamental to human rights and personal respect.
Etymology
The phrase "de menselijke waardigheid" comes from Dutch, where "menselijke" means human or relating to humans, and "waardigheid" means dignity or worthiness. The concept has deep roots in philosophy and ethics, highlighting the intrinsic value of every person regardless of status or condition.
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"De menselijke waardigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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