PROMINENT


Meaning of PROMINENT in English

prom ‧ i ‧ nent /ˈprɒmənənt, ˈprɒmɪnənt $ ˈprɑː-/ BrE AmE adjective

[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: present participle of prominere 'to stick out' ]

1 . important:

a prominent Russian scientist

play a prominent part/role (in something)

Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC.

The World Cup will have a prominent place on the agenda.

2 . something that is in a prominent place is easily seen

prominent place/position

The statue was in a prominent position outside the railway station.

3 . something that is prominent is large and sticks out:

a prominent nose

—prominently adverb :

Her photo was prominently displayed on his desk.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.