Prestige

/pɹɛstˈiːʒ/

/pɹɛˈstiʒ/

[noun]

Prestige

[NOUN]

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

synonyms : prestigiousness

the social value and perceived status associated with a particular language, dialect, or speech variety

Examples

1. When selecting a career path, it's easy to be swayed by the allure of prestige.

2. While all forms of speech are valuable and deserve respect, some varieties are associated with more power and prestige - a language is a dialect with an army and navy, so be aware of the political factors that influence our perceptions of language.

3. And things means prestige.

4. Prestige increases respect.