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   eminence

   /ˈɛmɪnəns/

   noun

   • 1. fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere: "her eminence in cinematography" Similar illustriousnessdistinctionrenownpre-eminencenotabilitygreatnesscalibreprestigeimportancereputationreputenotefamecelebrityprominencestaturestandingrankstation
   • ▪ an important or distinguished person: "the Lord Chancellor canvassed the views of various legal eminences" Similar important personinfluential persondistinguished persondignitaryluminaryworthygrandeenotablenotabilitypersonageleading lightVIPinformal:somebodysomeonebigwigbig shotbig noisebig gunbig cheesenoblady muckheavyweightbig wheelbig kahunatop bananabig enchilada
   • ▪ a title or form of address given to a Roman Catholic cardinal: "His Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey"
   • 2. a piece of rising ground: formal, literary "an eminence commanding the River Emme" Similar elevationriserising/raised groundheighthillbankmound
   • ▪ a slight projection from the surface of the body: "a swelling on the lower surface of the brain termed the median eminence"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin eminentia, from eminere ‘jut, project’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEMINENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Eminence means the state of being famous, respected, or important, or a specialized part of an organ in the body. Learn more about the word, its usage, and its synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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     EMINENCE meaning: 1. the state of being famous, respected,...

   • Znaczenie Eminence, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     eminence definicja: 1. the state of being famous, respected,...

   • Eminence: German Translation

     eminence translate: die Berühmtheit, die Eminenz. Learn more...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eminenceEminence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Eminence is a noun that means a position of prominence or superiority, or a person, place, or thing that is eminent, prominent, or lofty. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Eminence is a position of superiority, high rank or status, or fame. In other words, eminence is the state of being eminent —high in station, rank, or reputation. Someone who is eminent is prominent or distinguished in some way, especially within a particular field. The word is often associated with scholars.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEMINENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Eminence means the state of being famous, respected, or important, or a specialized part of an organ in the body. Learn more about the word, its usage, and its synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › eminenceEminence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Eminence is superior status. If you become a world famous actor, the folks in your home town might treat you as an eminence when you come home for Thanksgiving. Just don't expect your family to do the same. Eminence traces back to the Latin adjective ēminēntia, meaning high or lofty.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEMINENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Eminence is the quality of being very well-known and highly respected, or a position of superiority, distinction, or fame. It can also be a title of honor for a Roman Catholic cardinal, or a raised area on a bone.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › eminenceEminence - definition of eminence by The Free Dictionary

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   Eminence means a position of great distinction or superiority, a rise of ground, or a projection from a body part. It is also a title for a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.