status

sta-tus · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person's social or professional standing.

  2. 2.

    The current state or condition.

Forms

plural: statuses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    status quo — The existing state of affairs.
  • •
    status symbol — A possession indicating wealth.

Related words

See also: condition, position, rank
Synonyms: position, rank, standing

Etymology

From Latin status ("manner of standing, condition"), from stare ("to stand").