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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

The students revolted against authority.
Ritsuko is something of an authority on the subject.
He has no authority over his staff members.
They looked on him as an authority.
My brother's an authority on philosophy.

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