Associations to the word «Prestige»

Wiktionary

PRESTIGE, noun. (obsolete) Delusion; illusion; trick.
PRESTIGE, noun. The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

Dictionary definition

PRESTIGE, noun. A high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; "he wanted to achieve power and prestige".

Wise words

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