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compassion

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpaʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of compassion

noun

[mass noun]
  • sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others:the victims should be treated with compassion

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin compassio(n-), from compati 'suffer with'

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