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prestige

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɛˈstiːʒ/

prestige means: The respect and admiration someone or something receives because people think they are important or successful.

noun

HIGH REPUTATIONC1

The respect and admiration someone or something receives because people think they are important or successful.

  • The award brought her great prestige.
  • Many students choose the university because of its prestige.
  • The club lost some prestige after the scandal.

Similar words: standing, status

Common phrases: great prestige, gain prestige, social prestige

Questions about prestige

What does prestige mean?

The respect and admiration someone or something receives because people think they are important or successful.

What is prestige in other languages?

Türkçe: itibar · Español: prestigio · Français: prestige · Deutsch: Ansehen · Italiano: prestigio · 日本語: 名声

How do you pronounce prestige?

It is pronounced /prɛˈstiːʒ/.

How do you use prestige in a sentence?

The award brought her great prestige. Many students choose the university because of its prestige.

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