Meaning
Eminent means highly respected, famous, or distinguished in a particular field. It is used to describe people who are well-known for their achievements, authority, or excellence.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: adjective
- Usage: often placed before nouns to highlight distinction or high status.
- Common structure: eminent scientist, eminent leader, eminent lawyer.
Common Phrases
- Eminent scientist
- Eminent authority
- Eminent leader
- Eminent professor
- Eminent domain (legal term meaning the government’s power to take private property for public use)
Collocations
- Adjective + Noun: eminent person, eminent position, eminent career
- Verb + eminent: considered eminent, recognized as eminent
Examples
- She was an eminent professor of history at the university.
- The award was presented to an eminent scientist in the field of medicine.
- He is recognized as an eminent authority on constitutional law.
- Many eminent leaders attended the international conference.
- The gallery displayed works of eminent artists from around the world.
- The country invited several eminent economists to advise on policy.
- The book was written by an eminent scholar of philosophy.
- His family has produced many eminent figures in politics.
Synonyms or Related
- Distinguished
- Renowned
- Prominent
- Notable
- Illustrious
Antonym
- Obscure
- Unknown
- Insignificant
- Ordinary
