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Humble Abode

/ˈhʌm.bəl əˈboʊd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A simple or modest dwelling place.

    "After years of living in the city, she returned to her humble abode in the countryside."
  2. 2

    A term often used to describe a person's home in a self-deprecating manner.

    "Welcome to my humble abode, where the coffee is always hot and the company is warm."

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The term 'humble' originates from the Latin 'humilis', meaning lowly or modest, while 'abode' comes from the Old English 'abidan', meaning to wait or remain. Together, they evoke a sense of modest dwelling, often reflecting simplicity and unpretentiousness.

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