social standing — a person's position or rank in society, typically determined by factors such as wealth, education, occupation, or family background
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's position or rank in society, typically determined by factors such as wealth, education, occupation, or family background
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈstændɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 사회적 지위, 신분; 재산, 교육, 직업, 가문 등에 의해 결정되는 사회에서의 위치나 서열
Korean pronunciation: **소**셜 **스탠**딩
Example Sentences
- The scandal significantly damaged the politician's social standing in the community.
- He thought buying a luxury car would boost his social standing, but everyone just laughed at his midlife crisis.
- Despite his humble origins, his exceptional academic achievements elevated his social standing.
social standing
NOUN//ˈsoʊʃəl ˈstændɪŋ//
a person's position or rank in society, typically determined by factors such as wealth, education, occupation, or family background
In the royal court, his noble robes instantly revealed his high social standing.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
social은 라틴어 'socialis'(동료의, 사회의)에서 유래하고, standing은 'stand'의 동명사형으로 '서있는 위치'라는 개념에서 발전하여 '지위, 신분'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The scandal significantly damaged the politician's social standing in the community.”
“He thought buying a luxury car would boost his social standing, but everyone just laughed at his midlife crisis.”
“Despite his humble origins, his exceptional academic achievements elevated his social standing.”
“She worried that her son's hobby of collecting action figures might affect his social standing at the country club.”
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