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/ˈmiːnɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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noun

The significance or importance of something; a word or phrase that describes the purpose or intention of something. The meaning of a word or phrase is the idea or concept that it represents.

Example

"The meaning of life is a question that has puzzled philosophers for centuries."

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