Social Status (Noun)
Meaning
Position in a social hierarchy; "the British are more aware of social status than Americans are".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her family's wealth and influence had given her a high social status from birth.
- In some cultures, social status is determined by the number of children one has.
- She was accused of keeping up a false social status by pretending to be a millionaire.
- The rapper's lyrics often refer to the social status of being a celebrity and the perks that come with it.
- Research shows that people's perception of their own social status affects their overall sense of well-being and happiness.