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eminence (noun)

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  • eminence — ► NOUN 1) acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere. 2) an important or distinguished person. 3) (His/Your Eminence) a title given to a Roman Catholic cardinal. 4) formal or literary a piece of rising ground. ORIGIN Latin eminentia,… …   English terms dictionary

  • éminence grise — noun (plural éminences grises) Etymology: French, literally, gray eminence, nickname of Père Joseph (François du Tremblay) died 1638 French monk and diplomat, confidant of Cardinal Richelieu who was known as Éminence Rouge red eminence; from the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • eminence — noun 1 (U) the quality of being famous and important: a scientist of great eminence 2 (C) formal a hill or area of high ground 3 Eminence a title used when talking to or about a cardinal (=priest of high rank in the Roman Catholic Church): Their… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • eminence — noun 1) his eminence as a scientist Syn: fame, celebrity, illustriousness, distinction, renown, preeminence, notability, greatness, prestige, importance, reputation, repute, note; prominence, superiority, stature, standing …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • éminence grise — ► NOUN (pl. éminences grises pronunc. same) ▪ a person who exercises power or influence without holding an official position. ORIGIN French, grey eminence ; the term was originally applied to Cardinal Richelieu s grey cloaked private secretary,… …   English terms dictionary

  • eminence — I noun aggrandizement, amplissimus gradus, authority, celebrity, consequence, dignity, distinction, elevated rank, elevation, esteem, exaltation, fame, fastigium, glory, grandeur, great station, greatness, height, high position, high rank, high… …   Law dictionary

  • eminence grise — noun (French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position the President s wife is an eminence grise in matters of education • Usage Domain: ↑French • Hypernyms: ↑important person, ↑influential… …   Useful english dictionary

  • eminence — noun Date: 15th century 1. a position of prominence or superiority 2. one that is eminent, prominent, or lofty: as a. an anatomical protuberance (as on a bone) b. a person of high rank or attainments often used as a title for a cardinal c. a… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • éminence grise — noun a secret or unofficial decision maker; the power behind the throne …   Wiktionary

  • eminence — noun /ˈɛmɪnəns/ a) someone of high rank, reputation or social station b) the quality or state of being eminent Syn: distinction, prominence, renown, celebrity …   Wiktionary

  • eminence — UK [ˈemɪnəns] / US noun Word forms eminence : singular eminence plural eminences formal 1) [uncountable] importance because of impressive achievements, character, or status 2) a) [countable] an important respected person b) used for referring to… …   English dictionary

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