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   Pride

   /prīd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired: "the team was bursting with pride after recording a sensational victory" Similar pleasurejoydelightgratificationfulfillmentsatisfactionsense of achievementcomfortcontentcontentment
   • ▪ a person or thing that arouses a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction: "the swimming pool is the pride of the community" Similar source of satisfactionpride and joydarlingapple of someone's eyetreasured possessionadmirationobject of admirationjoydelightmarvel
   • 2. consciousness of one's own dignity: "he swallowed his pride and asked for help" Similar self-esteemdignityhonorself-respectegoself-worthself-imageself-identityself-regardpride in oneselfpride in one's abilitiesbelief in one's worthfaith in oneselfamour propreOpposite shame
   • ▪ the quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance: "the sin of pride" Similar arrogancevanityself-importancehubrisself-conceitconceitconceitednessself-loveself-glorificationself-adulationself-admirationnarcissismegotismpresumptionsuperciliousnesshaughtinesssnobberysnobbishnessdisdaindisdainfulnesscondescensionpretentiousnesshauteurinformal:big-headednessswollen-headednessliterary:vaingloryOpposite modestyhumility
   • 3. confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience: "the bridge was lit up in rainbow colors, symbolic of LGBT pride"
   • ▪ a public event, typically involving a parade, held to celebrate LGBT identities, culture, and experience: "I went to pride as a teenager before I was ready to come out"
   • 4. the best state or condition of something; the prime: literary "in the pride of youth"
   • 5. a group of lions forming a social unit.

   verb

   • 1. be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill): "she'd always prided herself on her ability to deal with a crisis"

   Word Origin late Old Englishprȳde ‘excessive self-esteem’, variant of prȳtu, prȳte, from prūd (see proud).

   Derivatives

   • 1. prideless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pridePride Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PRIDE is the quality or state of being proud. How to use pride in a sentence.

3. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › PridePride - Wikipedia

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   With a positive connotation, pride refers to a content sense of attachment toward one's own or another's choices and actions, or toward a whole group of people, and is a product of praise, independent self-reflection, and a fulfilled feeling of belonging.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRIDE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good: She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award. He felt such pride walking his little daughter down the street. take pride in something/someone.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › pridePRIDE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. Antonyms: humility. the state or feeling of being proud.

6. www.history.com › topics › gay-rightsPride Month 2024: Origins, Parades & Dates | HISTORY

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   May 8, 2023 · Pride Month is an annual celebration of the many contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community to history, society and cultures worldwide. In most places, Pride is celebrated throughout the month of...

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › pridePride Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PRIDE meaning: 1 : a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people self-respect; 2 : a feeling that you are more important or better than other people

8. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pride_MonthPride Month - Wikipedia

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   Pride Month, sometimes specified as LGBT Pride Month, is a monthlong observance dedicated to the celebration of LGBT pride, commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender culture and community. [1]

9. www.cnn.com › 2022/06/01 › healthPride Month: What to know about the LGBTQ celebration | CNN

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   Jun 1, 2022 · Pride Month takes place each June and is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ community. Here’s everything you need to know.

10. www.usatoday.com › story › newsPride Month explained: What it is and how it is celebrated

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    Jun 1, 2024 · What is Pride Month? Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York and celebrates the LGBTQ community and the fight for equal rights. The Stonewall Uprising began on June 28,...

11. www.nbcnews.com › nbc-out › nbc-out-proudLGBTQ Pride Month: Everything you should know about its history

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    Jun 1, 2024 · Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. It traces its roots back to the 1969 Stonewall riots.