status
nounmasculine/ˈʃtatuʃ/high
sta·tus
Definition
The social or professional position of a person within a group or society.
His status in the company allowed him to make important decisions.
The pursuit of status can lead to consumerist behavior.
Common collocations
social statusstatus quoraise statuslose status
Idiomatic expressions
- maintain the status quo (keep the current situation)
Etymology
Do latim 'status' (estado, condição).