ˈstaeɪtəs n. 1 rank,
social position,
relation to others,
relative importance (not
sure of
their status in
the hierarchy). 2 a
superior social etc. position (considering
your status in the business). 3
Law a person's
legal standing which determines
his or
her rights
and duties, e.g.
citizen,
alien,
commoner,
civilian, etc. 4 the position of affairs (let me
know if the status changes). østatus
symbol a
possession etc. taken to
indicate a person's
high status. [L, = standing f.
stare stand]