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Meaning of 'prestige' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Prestige [ v.]
- Delusion; illusion; trick.
- Weight or influence derived from past success; expectation of future achievements founded on those already accomplished; force or charm derived from acknowledged character or reputation.

Meaning of 'prestige' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . prestige [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
Example in sentence:
  • he wanted to achieve power and prestige

Nearby Words:

pre- preaccusation preace preach preached preacher preachership preachify preaching preachman

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