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[けん()·()]
keni
noun

English Meaning(s) for 権威

noun
  1. authority; power; influence

Definition and Synonyms for 権威

Influence a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Synonyms: インフルエンス, , , , 勢威, 威光, 威力, 影響力, 権勢, 権威
Authority an authoritative written work
Synonyms: つきもの, オーソリティ, 典拠, 出典, 威令, 威光, 威力, 威権, 押し, 押す, 権力, 権威, 権能, 権限, 職権, 重鎮
Authority an expert whose views are taken as definitive
Synonyms: オーソリティ, 大宗, 大家, 大家, 大家, 権威, 権限, 泰山北斗, 泰斗, 職権
Authority persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
Synonyms: 元老, 官憲, 当局者, 権力, 権威, 権威者, 治者

Meanings for each kanji in 権威

» authority; power; rights
» intimidate; dignity; majesty; menace; threaten

Categories 権威 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Power possession of controlling influence
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Book a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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Sample Sentences for 権威

Teachers shouldn't fall back on their authority.
My older brother is an authority on philosophy.
He is an authority on the humanities.
That professor is an authority on Shakespeare.
The scholar is an authority on fiscal policy.

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