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DICTIONARY definition: a book or digital resource (such as Dictionary.com) containing a selection of words and information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, inflected forms, …

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DEFINE definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of define used in a sentence.

MEANING definition: what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import. See examples of meaning used in a sentence.

FASCISM definition: a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and …

PROVIDENCE definition: a seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay. See examples of Providence used in a sentence.

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HUMILITY definition: the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc. See examples of humility used in a sentence.

SPELLING definition: the manner in which words are spelled; spell; orthography. See examples of spelling used in a sentence.