ΔΥΣΓΕΝΕΙΑ, δυσγενεια
DYSGENEIA, dysgeneia
Sounds Like: dys-GEH-ni-ah
Translations: ignobility, low birth, baseness, meanness, a low birth, an ignobility
From the root: ΔΥΣ, ΓΕΝΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun meaning ignobility or low birth. It refers to the state of being of humble or base origin, lacking noble lineage or character. It can be used to describe someone's social standing or their inherent character as being ignoble or mean-spirited.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1418 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 15 — 7:220
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