homage

• Substantiv, das eine besondere Ehrung, Achtung oder Huldigung bezeichnet, die jemandem oder etwas öffentlich erwiesen wird.

A noun referring to special honor, respect, or tribute publicly shown to someone or something.

1. Public tribute or respectB2formal

   Something done to show respect or honor to someone or something.

   Hommage

   • The concert was a homage to the legendary musician.
   • They paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the ceremony.
   • The film is an homage to classic horror movies.

   Synonymeadmirationesteemhonorobeisancepraiserecognitionrespectreverencetribute

   Antonymecontemptdisdaindishonordisrespectscorn

2. Feudal allegianceC1formalbritish

   In medieval times, a formal public acknowledgment of loyalty and service to a lord.

   Huldigung

   • The knight swore homage to his king.
   • Homage was a central part of the feudal system.
   • He performed the act of homage by kneeling before the lord.

   Synonymeallegiancedevotionfealtyloyaltyobeisancevassalage