celebrity

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/

Noun

celebrity

1. (obsolete) A rite or ceremony. [17th-18th c.]
2. (uncountable) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about. [from 17th c.]

   Synonyms: big name, distinction, fame, eminence, renown

3. A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person (Wikipedia). [from 19th c.]

   Synonyms: big name, star, celeb, sleb, luminary, notable, media darling

Related terms

• celebutard

Translations

• French: célébrité, people
• German: berühmte Person, Prominenter, Prominente, (colloquial) Promi, Star, Berühmtheit, Celebrity, Zelebrität, Bekanntheit
• Portuguese: celebridade, colunável
• Russian: знамени́тость
• Spanish: celebridad

Translations

• French: célébrité
• German: Berühmtheit, Bekanntheit
• Russian: знамени́тость
• Spanish: celebridad

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