What part of speech is “reputation”

reputation is a noun that refers to the beliefs or opinions held by many people about another person or thing. It is associated with the qualities that reflect how a person or thing is perceived by others.

1. He has an excellent reputation as a reliable and honest worker.

2. His reputation as a superior lawyer preceded him wherever he went.

3. Her reputation as a respected leader gave her a platform to inspire others.

when referring to people, ‘reputation’ should be preceded by a noun, possessive pronoun (e.g. hers, his, their), or an article (e.g. the).