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   eminence

   /ˈɛmɪnəns/

   noun

   • 1. fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere: "her eminence in cinematography" Similar illustriousnessdistinctionrenownpre-eminencenotabilitygreatnesscalibreprestigeimportancereputationreputenotefamecelebrityprominencestaturestandingrankstation
   • ▪ an important 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 or form of address given to a Roman Catholic cardinal: "His Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey"
   • 2. a piece of rising ground: formal, literary "an eminence commanding the River Emme" Similar elevationriserising/raised groundheighthillbankmound
   • ▪ a slight projection from the surface 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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   • You use expressions such as Your Eminence or His Eminence when you are addressing or referring to a Roman Catholic cardinal. 'Your Eminence,' Pantieri broke in, 'I wonder if you would allow me a word.'. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does eminent mean in English?

   • Middle English, "exalted position, protuberance," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin eminentia "state of standing out or projecting, protuberance," noun derivative of ēminent-, ēminens "standing out above a surface, projecting, outstanding in merit or importance" — more at eminent

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   What does 'eminence' mean?

   • n. 'Eminence' means 'a position of great distinction or superiority'. It can also refer to a rise of ground or a hill. Additionally, it is used as a title and form of address for a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church: 'His Eminence'.

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   • Eminence is a recreation-centric residential community located at the base of Knox Mountain. Meridian Development is responsible for its development, and the mountain’s natural backdrop inspires the exterior architecture.

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   Eminence means the state of being famous, respected, or important, or a specialized part of an organ in the body. Learn more about the word, its usage, and its synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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     part of an organ in the body, especially a bone, that sticks...

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   Eminence is a noun that means a position of prominence or superiority, or a person, place, or thing that is eminent, prominent, or lofty. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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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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   Eminence is a noun that means a position of superiority, high rank or fame, or a high place or part. It can also be a title for a cardinal in the Catholic Church. See synonyms, antonyms, examples and word history of eminence.

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   Eminence means the state of being famous, respected, or important, or a specialized part of an organ in the body. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Eminence means a position of great distinction or superiority, a rise of ground, or a projection from a body part. It is also a title for a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

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    Eminence is the quality of being very well-known and highly respected, or a position of superiority, distinction, or fame. It can also be a title of honor for a Roman Catholic cardinal, or a raised area on a bone.