Status - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsteɪtəs|  American pronunciation of the word status
Brit.  |ˈsteɪtəs|  British pronunciation of the word status

noun

- the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (syn: position)
he had the status of a minor
the novel attained the status of a classic
- a state at a particular time (syn: condition)
the current status of the arms negotiations

Extra examples

They want to maintain the city's status as a major tourist attraction.

He wants to improve his status in the community.

She married a man of status and wealth.

This job brings with it a measure of status.

They sought asylum and were given refugee status by the government.

They are still considered refugees. Their statuses have not changed.

These documents have no legal status in Britain.

What is your marital status (=are you married or not)?

Doctors have traditionally enjoyed high social status.

Mandela's status as a world leader

My current status is unemployed.

The award confirmed her status as one of the great movie actresses.

...though he's already attained star status, the rookie remains deferent to the team's veteran players...

...despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly...

...this biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine contains an interesting excursus on the status of women in the Middle Ages...

Word forms

noun
singular: status
plural: statuses
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