adjective

prominent

prominent, important, well-known, noticeable

He is a prominent figure in politics.

He is a prominent figure in politics.

The house has a prominent position on the hill.

The house has a prominent position on the hill.

She has a prominent nose.

She has a prominent nose.

a prominent ((figure/role/position)) important or famous He is a prominent figure in politics.

Synonyms: famous, important, noticeable; Antonyms: unknown, obscure

From Latin 'prominere' (to stick out), from 'pro-' (forward) and 'minere' (to project).

Think of something that 'projects' forward ('pro-') so it is easy to see and notice.

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