Complete Definition of "ignominy"

English

Etymology
From French ignominie, from Latin ignominia : ig- meaning "not" + nomen meaning "name."
Pronunciation
IPA|/�ɪgn�mɪni/
SAMPA|/"Ign@mIni/
AHD|/ĭg'n�-mĭn'�/
Noun
ignominy
#Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

Derived terms
ignominious
Category:English nouns

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