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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrenuncia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: reˈnunsja
"Su renuncia al cargo fue anunciada esta mañana."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The formal rejection or giving up of a claim, right, or possession.
"His renunciation of the throne shocked the entire nation." - 2
The act of voluntarily ceasing to follow, use, or practice something, such as a habit, lifestyle, or belief.
"The monk's lifestyle required a strict renunciation of material wealth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'renunciation' originates from the Latin 'renuntiatio', which means 'a giving up' or 'a rejection'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of formally rejecting or disavowing something, particularly in a religious or legal context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Renunciation" is said worldwide
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renonciation
Transliteration: rənɔ̃sjasjɔ̃
"Sa renonciation à ses privilèges a surpris tout le monde."
Verzicht
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈtsɪçt
"Der Verzicht auf Gewalt ist die Grundlage des Friedens."
rinuncia
Transliteration: riˈnuntʃa
"La rinuncia al potere non fu facile per lui."
renuncia
Transliteration: reˈnunsja
"Su renuncia al cargo fue anunciada esta mañana."
renúncia
Transliteration: ʁeˈnũsjɐ
"A renúncia aos bens materiais é parte da sua filosofia."
त्याग
Transliteration: tyaag
"संसार का त्याग करना ही उनका मार्ग था।"
放弃
Transliteration: fàngqì
"他对特权的放弃赢得了公众的尊重。"
포기
Transliteration: pogi
"그의 왕위 포기는 역사적인 사건이었다."
放棄
Transliteration: hōki
"暴力の放棄は平和への第一歩である。"
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