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Definition of status symbol noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

status symbol

noun
 
/ˈsteɪtəs sɪmbl/
 
/ˈsteɪtəs sɪmbl/,
 
/ˈstætəs sɪmbl/
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  1. a possession that people think shows their high social status and wealth
    • Exotic pets are the latest status symbol.
    Extra Examples
    • The Chanel suit was the number one fashion status symbol.
    • Scars are status symbols among mountain bike riders.
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