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   em·i·nence

   /ˈemənəns/

   noun

   • 1. fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession: "her eminence in cinematography" Similar illustriousnessdistinctionrenownpreeminencenotabilitygreatnesscaliberprestigeimportancereputationreputenotefamecelebrityprominencestaturestandingrankstation
   • ▪ an important, influential, 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 given to a Roman Catholic cardinal, or used in addressing him: "His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Wolsey"
   • 2. a piece of rising ground: formal, literary "an eminence commanding the Emme River" Similar elevationriserising/raised groundheighthillbankmound
   • ▪ a slight projection from the surface of a part 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’.

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   The meaning of EMINENCE is a position of prominence or superiority. How to use eminence in a sentence.

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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.

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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.

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   4 meanings: 1. a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame 2. a high or raised piece of ground 3. anatomy a.... Click for more definitions.

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   A person of high station or great achievements. American Heritage. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (5) Synonyms: projection. highland. peak. loftiness. knoll. honor. hill. summit. stature. rise. rank.

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   Define eminence. eminence synonyms, eminence pronunciation, eminence translation, English dictionary definition of eminence. n. 1. A position of great distinction or superiority: rose to eminence as a surgeon. 2. A rise of ground; a hill. 3. a. A person of high station or great...

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    Definition of eminence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    eminence meaning, definition, what is eminence: the quality of being famous and importan...: Learn more.