angesehenes

Angesehenes is a German noun formed from the participle angesehene of the adjective angesehene meaning “respected, esteemed.” The term denotes that which is esteemed or, in plural usage, the group of people or things regarded with high regard. In practice, Angesehene can refer to persons as well as institutions or attributes that carry prestige.

In everyday language, the noun is relatively rare and typically appears in formal or literary contexts. More common phrasing is to use adjectives or noun phrases such as angesehene Persönlichkeiten (esteemed individuals) or Angesehene Institutionen (reputable institutions). When referring to the abstract concept of esteem, speakers might use das Angesehene (the esteemed thing or aspect) or simply speak of prestige, reputation, or Status.

Usage and nuance

- The term often signals social status, influence, or credibility within a community or field.

- It can apply to individuals (the well-regarded) as well as to organizations, works, or traditions that command trust or admiration.

- In sociological or historical writing, Angesehene is used to discuss groups or actors who shape norms, policy, or public opinion due to their standing.

See also

- Ruf, reputation

- Status, social standing

- Einfluss, prestige

- Angesehene Persönlichkeiten (as a common collocation)

Note

The form and pluralization can vary with context, and more everyday German would typically use explicit phrases like „angesehene Persönlichkeiten“ rather than a stand-alone nominalized Angesehenes.