- [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the legal position of a person, group or country
- They were granted refugee status.
- The party was denied legal status.
- The company investigated the immigration status of its workers.
Extra ExamplesTopics People in societyb2- A majority voted for fully independent status for the region.
- A referendum produced a massive majority in favour of fully independent status for the region.
- Officers could determine their legal status.
- She applied for resident status but was turned down.
- The Institute has now achieved full status as part of the University.
- The organization has charitable status.
- They argued that the email had no signature and therefore no legal status.
- They have acquired refugee status.
- hospitals that have been given foundation status
- In 1806 Napoleon raised Bavaria to the status of a kingdom.
- They successfully applied for residency status.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- elite
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- [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the social or professional position of somebody/something in relation to others
- She achieved celebrity status overnight.
- Women are only asking to be given equal status with men.
- to have a high social status
- low status jobs
Extra ExamplesTopics People in societyb2- People employed in high status occupations had lower levels of heart disease.
- The only jobs on offer were of low status and badly paid.
- They fear a loss of status, fear what the neighbours will say.
- They were disgruntled with their low pay and lack of status.
- At last James had an office that befitted his status.
- Women are still denied equal status in the company.
- The teaching profession has a low status in England.
- They are campaigning to raise the status of nurses.
- He achieved celebrity status through his role in a popular sitcom.
- The struggle for equal status in society has not yet been won.
- The neighbourhood has risen in status in recent years.
- The company has managed to maintain its status among retailers.
- High social status is attached to the legal profession.
- How do people perceive the status of the full-time mother?
- the change in status of teachers
- My outsider status granted me special insights.
- The relative status of the speakers affects what language is used.
- This performance confirmed her status as a world-class athlete.
- a payment made to every individual irrespective of employment status
- the minority status of Catholics in Virginia
- The boys lack power due to age and status.
- The researchers considered age, gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity.
- All American artists, regardless of status, were required to submit an official entry form.
- They were denied an education because of their status as women.
- In an absolutely egalitarian society, all human beings enjoy the same status.
- the status of women in politics and public life
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- elite
- great
- high
- …
- enjoy
- have
- achieve
- …
- symbol
- status as
- status among
- status of
- …
- change in status
- [uncountable] high rank or social position
- The job brings with it status and a high income.
Extra ExamplesTopics People in societyb2- Marrying a rich woman helped him achieve status.
- Owning the yacht has given them status.
- At work he had status and respect.
- Churches seem to have lost some of their status.
- They see their oil paintings as symbols of their new wealth and status.
- She attained international status while she was still alive.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- elite
- great
- high
- …
- enjoy
- have
- achieve
- …
- symbol
- status as
- status among
- status of
- …
- change in status
- [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the level of importance that is given to something
- This reflects the high status accorded to science in our culture.
Extra Examples- This response is an indication of the low status attached to transport issues.
- This sort of bike has status among teenagers.
- In the teaching of literature, Shakespeare is given a special status.
- China's status as an economic superpower
- the United States' rise to superpower status
- The novel soon assumed the status of a modern classic.
- a car from the 50s that has acquired cult status
- The show has been elevated to cult status.
- Chocolate's status as an indulgent treat makes it a natural fit for rich dairy beverages and desserts.
- The memorial gained the status of a national icon.
- The book retains its status as a classic of its period.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- elite
- great
- high
- …
- enjoy
- have
- achieve
- …
- symbol
- status as
- status among
- status of
- …
- change in status
- [uncountable] the situation at a particular time during a process
- What is the current status of our application for funds?
- She updated her Facebook status to ‘in a relationship’.
- He has told family and friends of his HIV status.
Word Originlate 18th cent. (as a legal term meaning ‘legal standing’): from Latin, literally ‘standing’, from stare ‘to stand’.
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