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Etymology

From Middle English arrogaunce, from Middle French arrogance, from Latin arrogantia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/, /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/
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Noun

arrogance (usually uncountable, plural arrogances)

  1. The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.

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Danish

Etymology

Via French arrogance, Derived from Latin arrogantia.

Pronunciation

Noun

arrogance c (singular definite arrogancen, not used in plural form)

  1. arrogance
    Coordinate terms: hovmod, højrøvethed, hovenhed

Declension

More information common gender, singular ...

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French

Etymology

From Latin arrogantia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ʁɔ.ɡɑ̃s/
  • Hyphenation: a‧rro‧gance

Noun

arrogance f (plural arrogances)

  1. arrogance
    Synonyms: orgueil, superbe

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