A person of renown is well known, usually because they do or have done something good. She used to be a singer of some renown. when you are famous and a lot of people admire you for a special skill, achievement, or quality = acclaim international/public etc renown (renon, from renomer , from nomer )
The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; always in a good sense