renownnounmasculineformal/ʁɨˈnomɨ/mediumre·no·mePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionWidespread and high reputation; fame.The scientist enjoys great international renown.The company built its renown on quality.synfamereputationprestigeantobscuritydisreputeinfamyCommon collocationsgreat renowninternational renownto acquire renownto enjoy renownEtymologyDo latim 'renomen', de 're-' (de novo) + 'nomen' (nome).Related wordsrenomadonomereputação