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by NoTa LoKa on June 8th, 2007

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When some says, "I came from a humble background...", does that mean that they came from the country side or ........?

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  • by Anon on June 8th, 2007

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    hum·ble (hŭm'bəl)
    adj., -bler, -blest.
    1) Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
    2) Showing deferential or submissive respect: a humble apology.
    3) Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly: a humble cottage.
    - answer.com, American Heritage Dictionaries

    Definition 3 is relevent here, a Humble Background is one that is that is low in quality, ie Poor, unfortunate or broken emotionally.

    Humble Background is a much nicer way of saying it.

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