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Yaleyáuh tàuh yáuh mín
Definition
Prominent, influential, and well-known in society.
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How it's used
This idiom specifically highlights social status and the respect one commands from others. It implies that the person is influential enough that people feel compelled to show them deference or give them face. It is almost exclusively used to describe people rather than organizations or abstract concepts.
Examples
He is truly a very prominent and well-known figure in the business world.
Are you actually able to invite someone as prominent as that?
Related words
Common phrases
a prominent person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being famous or popular. Being famous does not necessarily mean one has the social standing or influence implied by this term, which carries a stronger connotation of being a person of substance or authority.
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Grammar guides
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