Associations to the word «Eminence»

Wiktionary

EMINENCE, noun. Someone of high rank, reputation or social station
EMINENCE, noun. The quality or state of being eminent
EMINENCE, noun. Prominence in a particular order or accumulation; esteem
EMINENCE, noun. (geology) an elevated land area or a hill
EMINENCE, noun. (anatomy) a protuberance
ÉMINENCE GRISE, noun. (idiomatic) A secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne.
EMINENCE GRISE, noun. Alternative form of éminence grise
ÉMINENCE GRISES, noun. Plural of éminence grise

Dictionary definition

EMINENCE, noun. High status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence".
EMINENCE, noun. A protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament.

Wise words

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