• adjective:   of imposing height; especially standing out above others

  Example: "An eminent peak"

• adjective:   having achieved eminence

  Example: "An eminent physician"

• adjective:   standing above others in quality or position

  Example: "Eminent members of the community"

• adjective:   (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

  Example: "An eminent scholar"

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