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Noun dignity has 3 senses

dignity, self-respect, self-esteem, self-regard - the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure"
--₁ is a kind of pride

Derived form: verb dignify₁
dignity, lordliness, gravitas - formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity"
--₂ is a kind of bearing, comportment, presence, mien
dignity - high office or rank or station; "he respected the dignity of the emissaries"
--₃ is a kind of status, position