em·i·nence 
/ˈɛmɪnəns/ noun
plural em·i·nenc·es /ˈɛmɪnəns/ noun 1 [noncount] : a condition of being well-known and successful
▪ literary/social eminence [=prestige] ▪ Many of his students have achieved eminence [=distinction] in their fields. 2 [count] formal : a person of high rank or achievements
▪ a literary eminence — used as a title for a cardinal in the Roman Catholic church ▪ His Eminence, Cardinal Cushing ▪ Will Your Eminence please step this way. 3 [count] formal : an area of high ground
▪ He built his home on an eminence [=height, hill] overlooking the city.
▪ literary/social eminence [=prestige] ▪ Many of his students have achieved eminence [=distinction] in their fields.
▪ a literary eminence — used as a title for a cardinal in the Roman Catholic church ▪ His Eminence, Cardinal Cushing ▪ Will Your Eminence please step this way.
▪ He built his home on an eminence [=height, hill] overlooking the city.
