/preˈstiːʒ/

noun

adjective


pres·tige

BrE /preˈstiːʒ/

NAmE /preˈstiːʒ/

[U]

the respect and admiration that sb/sth has because of their social position, or what they have done

SYN status

personal prestige

There is a lot of prestige attached to owning a car like this.

jobs with low prestige


pres·tige

BrE /preˈstiːʒ/

NAmE /preˈstiːʒ/

[only before noun]

that brings respect and admiration; important

a prestige job

admired and respected because it looks important and expensive

SYN luxury

a prestige car