sta·tus 
/ˈsteɪtəs, ˈstætəs/ noun
plural sta·tus·es /ˈsteɪtəs, ˈstætəs/ noun 1 a : the position or rank of someone or something when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc. [noncount] ▪ He likes his job and the high (social) status that comes with it. ▪ She has achieved celebrity status. [=she has become a celebrity] ▪ They want to maintain the city's status as a major tourist attraction. ▪ The book quickly achieved best-seller status. [=became a best seller] [count] ▪ He wants to improve his status in the community. ▪ people of different social and economic statuses
b [noncount] : high position or rank in society
▪ She married a man of status and wealth. ▪ This job brings with it a measure of status. 2 : the official position of a person or thing according to the law [noncount] ▪ They sought asylum and were given refugee status by the government. [count] ▪ They are still considered refugees. Their statuses have not changed. — see also marital status 3 [count] : the current state of someone or something — usually singular ▪ What is the status of the project? ▪ What is their financial status? ▪ The boss asked for a status report.
b [noncount] : high position or rank in society
▪ She married a man of status and wealth. ▪ This job brings with it a measure of status.
