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ignominy

Pronunciation: /ˈɪgnəmɪni/
Definition of ignominy

noun

[mass noun]
  • public shame or disgrace:the ignominy of being imprisoned

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French ignominie or Latin ignominia, from in- 'not' + a variant of nomen 'name'

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