(sociology) One's position within a social hierarchy, one's social class along with any personal social advantages or disadvantages, one's value relative to society.

(sociology) A social status that is the primary socially identifying characteristic of an individual, such as being the queen.

(sociology) A person's social status that is acquired, such as being an Olympic athlete, being a criminal, or being a college professor.

(sociology) The social status that a person is given from birth or assumes involuntarily later in life.

plural of status quo

A visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status.

plural of status symbol

(US, law) In the United States federal court system, a form of semi-retirement in which a judge continues to engage in judicial activities including the disposition of cases on a limited basis.

(role-playing games) A negative status effect that adversely affects the afflicted character (such as being poisoned or blinded).

plural of status effect