status symbol

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Definition of status symbol in English Turkish dictionary

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status symbols

(Ticaret) statü sembolü

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Definition of status symbol in English English dictionary

A visible possession that is a sign of one's status or wealth

A status symbol is something that a person has or owns that shows they have money or importance in society. Something, such as a possession or an activity, by which one's social or economic prestige is measured. something that you have or own that you think shows high social rank or position

symbol that is a sign of high social status (especially expensive property)

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status symbols

plural form of status symbol

Hyphenation

sta·tus sym·bol

Turkish pronunciation

steytıs sîmbıl

Pronunciation

/ˈstātəs ˈsəmbəl/ /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/

Etymology

[ 'stA-t&s, 'sta- ] (noun.) 1791. Latin; more at STATE.