eminent

/EM-ih-nunt/adjective

famous and respected within a profession

An eminent virologist chaired the review.
Synonyms
distinguished, renowned, preeminent
Antonyms
unknown, obscure
Memory hook
e + minere (project): standing out above the field.

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