re ‧ nown /rɪˈnaʊn/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable] formal
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: renon , from renomer 'to make famous' , from nomer 'to name' ]
when you are famous and a lot of people admire you for a special skill, achievement, or quality SYN acclaim
international/public etc renown
He has won world renown for his films.
He achieved some renown as a football player.