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renown

nounmasculineformal/ʁɨˈnomɨ/medium

re·no·me

Definition

Widespread and high reputation; fame.
The scientist enjoys great international renown.
The company built its renown on quality.
Common collocations
great renowninternational renownto acquire renownto enjoy renown

Etymology

Do latim 'renomen', de 're-' (de novo) + 'nomen' (nome).

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