social status — The position or rank of a person or group within a society, often based on wealth, occupation, or reputation.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The position or rank of a person or group within a society, often based on wealth, occupation, or reputation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsteɪtəs/
Example Sentences
- He bought a fancy car just to boost his social status, but he still eats instant noodles every day.
- In many cultures, one's job title is closely linked to social status.
- My cat clearly believes she has a higher social status than the rest of the family.
social status
NOUN[/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsteɪtəs/]
The position or rank of a person or group within a society, often based on wealth, occupation, or reputation.
In the royal court, social status decides who sits closest to the king.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Social derives from Latin socialis (allied, friendly), which came from socius (companion, friend). Status originates from the past participle of Latin stare (to stand), originally meaning 'a standing position or state'. Together, these words combined to denote one's position or standing within society.
Breakdown
social (from socius, companion) + status (from stare, to stand, meaning state or position). The compound expresses one's standing or rank within a social group.
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📝Examples
“He bought a fancy car just to boost his social status, but he still eats instant noodles every day.”
“In many cultures, one's job title is closely linked to social status.”
“My cat clearly believes she has a higher social status than the rest of the family.”
“The novel explores how wealth and education shape social status in the 19th century.”
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