B2nounformalsocietywork
US/presˈtiːʒ/
UK/presˈtiːʒ/
the respect and admiration that a person, job or organization has because of its high status
In context
The university has great prestige around the world.
Many people take the job for the prestige, not the salary.
The scandal damaged the prestige of the company.
Words that go with prestige
adjective + noun
- great prestigeThe prize carries great prestige in the art world.
- social prestigeDoctors enjoy high social prestige in many countries.
- international prestigeThe festival has won international prestige.
verb + noun
- gain prestigeThe school gained prestige after its students won awards.
- lose prestigeThe party lost prestige after the election.
noun + preposition
- a symbol of prestigeA big house is often a symbol of prestige.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This is a prestige university.Correct: This is a prestigious university.