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sta·tus

status

 
 
pronunciation:
stae ts [or] steI ts
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A person's status is their position or level in a society in comparison with the position of other people.
Now that Mr. Meyer has a fancy job in the movie business, his relatives feel that his status is higher.
synonyms:
position, rank
similar words:
grade, level, place
definition 2: A status is a person's condition in the view of the law or rules of a society. Being married is one type of status. Being single is another status. Being a citizen is another.
Having the status of a citizen gives a person certain rights within a country.
definition 3: Status is a high position within a society or the respect that people give to someone of a high position. People sometimes try to earn status by having things that people of high rank have or by doing things that impress other people.
Mr. Taylor joined the expensive club because he wanted to get know people of high status in the town. He also thought that being a member of the club would give him status too.
Word Parts  About this feature
The word status contains the following part:
sta, stas, stat, stant, -stance Latin and Greek root that means stand, standing, stabilize
synonyms:
sist