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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pratishttha
"इस पुरस्कार से उनकी प्रतिष्ठा बढ़ गई।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
"The university's academic prestige attracts students from all over the world." - 2
The respect or regard associated with high status, wealth, or success.
"Owning a luxury car adds a certain social prestige."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'prestige' originates from the Latin word 'praestigiae', meaning 'illusions' or 'tricks'. It evolved through Old French before entering English in the 19th century, where it took on the meaning of respect and admiration based on perceived success or quality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Prestige" is said worldwide
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prestige
Transliteration: prɛstiz
"Cette entreprise jouit d'un grand prestige."
Ansehen
Transliteration: ˈanzəhən
"Das Projekt bringt der Firma viel Ansehen."
prestigio
Transliteration: preˈstiʤo
"Il prestigio dell'università è notevole."
prestigio
Transliteration: presˈti.xjo
"El hospital tiene un gran prestigio internacional."
prestígio
Transliteration: pɾɛsˈtiʒu
"Ele ganhou muito prestígio na sua área."
प्रतिष्ठा
Transliteration: pratishttha
"इस पुरस्कार से उनकी प्रतिष्ठा बढ़ गई।"
声望
Transliteration: shēng wàng
"这家公司在行业内享有很高的声望。"
위신
Transliteration: wishin
"그들은 회사의 위신을 높였습니다."
名声
Transliteration: meisei
"彼女はその大学で名声を得た。"
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