🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

명성

Pronunciation / Transliteration: myeongseong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fame/feɪm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1450 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 예술가로서 큰 명성을 얻었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.

    "She achieved international fame as a pioneer in quantum physics."
  2. 2

    Public estimation or reputation, whether favorable or unfavorable.

    "His evil deeds brought him an enduring infamy, tarnishing his family name."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'fama' meaning 'talk, rumor, report, reputation', tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *bha- 'to speak'. It entered Middle English via Old French 'fame' around the 13th century, initially denoting general public report or rumor before shifting to mean widespread acclaim and renown.

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