prestige

B2
Pronunciation
/pɹəˈsti(d)ʒ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

Example Sentences
  • Oxford has a university of very high prestige.
2 Definition

(often preceded by "the") Delusion; illusion; trick.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a linguistic form) Regarded as relatively prestigious; often, considered the standard language or language variety, or a part of such a variety.