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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPrestige
/prɛˈstiːʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
"The university's academic prestige attracts students from all over the world." - 2
The respect or regard associated with high status, wealth, or success.
"Owning a luxury car adds a certain social prestige."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin praestigium (meaning illusion, juggle, or deception), passing through French into English in the 19th century. Originally denoting magical illusion or sleight of hand, the meaning shifted drastically to refer to glamour, influence, and high standing derived from success or achievement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Prestige" is said worldwide
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prestige
Transliteration: prɛstiz
"Cette entreprise jouit d'un grand prestige."
Ansehen
Transliteration: ˈanzəhən
"Das Projekt bringt der Firma viel Ansehen."
prestigio
Transliteration: preˈstiʤo
"Il prestigio dell'università è notevole."
prestigio
Transliteration: presˈti.xjo
"El hospital tiene un gran prestigio internacional."
prestígio
Transliteration: pɾɛsˈtiʒu
"Ele ganhou muito prestígio na sua área."
प्रतिष्ठा
Transliteration: pratishttha
"इस पुरस्कार से उनकी प्रतिष्ठा बढ़ गई।"
声望
Transliteration: shēng wàng
"这家公司在行业内享有很高的声望。"
위신
Transliteration: wishin
"그들은 회사의 위신을 높였습니다."
名声
Transliteration: meisei
"彼女はその大学で名声を得た。"
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