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noun

das Prestige, die Prestige

prestige

Definition & meaning

The German word Prestige refers to the reputation, status, or influence that a person, organization, or object enjoys due to their success, wealth, or high social standing. It describes the level of respect or admiration held by others.

  1. Social Status: It describes the standing of someone in society or their professional field (e.g., "The prestige of a professor").
  2. External Impression: It refers to the "image" or "glamour" associated with an object, brand, or position (e.g., "The prestige of a luxury car").

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a neuter noun (das Prestige) and is a loanword from French. It is typically used in the singular.
  • Word origin: It derives from the French prestige, which originates from the Latin praestigium (illusion, deception, or juggling trick). Interestingly, the historical meaning of "delusion" has shifted over time to the modern meaning of "reputation" or "high status."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

  • Bedeutungslosigkeit
  • Minderwertigkeit

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Examples

Dieses Produkt hat viel Prestige.noun

This product has a lot of prestige.

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