1. Individuals who are eminent, notable, or of high social standing; people who have achieved recognition or prominence
The event was attended by distinguished persons from the academic and political worlds.
O evento foi frequentado por pessoas distintas do mundo acadêmico e político.
2. Individuals of refined manner or bearing; people of dignified appearance or conduct
The distinguished persons gathered in the formal dining hall.
As pessoas distintas reuniram-se no salão de jantar formal.