prestige

pres·tige  (pr-stzh, -stj)

n.

1. The level of respect at which one is regarded by others; standing.

2. A person's high standing among others; honor or esteem.

3. Widely recognized prominence, distinction, or importance: a position of prestige in diplomatic circles.

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[French, illusion, from Latin praestgiae, tricks, probably alteration of *praestrgiae, from praestringere, to touch, blunt, blind : prae-, pre- + stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots.]

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prestige

Noun

1. high status or respect resulting from success or achievements: a symbol of French power and prestige

2. the power to impress: a humdrum family car with no prestige [Latin praestigiae tricks]

prestigious adj

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prestige - a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; "he wanted to achieve power and prestige" prestigiousness standing - social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"

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prestige

noun status, standing, authority, influence, credit, regard, weight, reputation, honour, importance, fame, celebrity, distinction, esteem, stature, eminence, kudos, cachet, renown, Brownie points, mana N.Z.

Translations

prestige [prɛsˈtiːʒ] n → prestigio

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prestige [prɛsˈtiːʒ] n → prestige m

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prestige [prɛsˈtiːʒ] n → Prestige nt

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prestige [prɛsˈtiːʒ] n → prestigio