American Colonial Period redirects here. It is not to be confused with American Colonial Period (Philippines). The colonial history of the United States covers the history of European settlements from the start of colonization until their incorporation into the United States. In the late 16th century, England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands launched major colonization programs in eastern North America.
reputation-the general estimation that the public has for a person; he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing ; he was a person of bad report . Synonyms: report. REPUTATION, evidence. The opinion generally entertained by persons who know another, as to his character, (q.v.) or it is the opinion generally entertained by person; who know a family as to its pedigree, and the like. 2. In general, reputation is evidence to prove, 1st.
prestige noun [U]. C1 ârespect and âadmiration given to someone or something, usually because of a âreputation for high âquality, âsuccess, or âsocial âinfluence: The âcompany has âgained âinternational prestige. Many âpeople are âattracted by the prestige of âworking for a âtop âcompany.