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Celebrities: meaning, definitions and examples

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celebrities

 

[ səˈlɛbrətiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

popular culture

Famous individuals who are widely recognized in society for their achievements, talents, or influence. Celebrities often include actors, musicians, athletes, and public figures.

Synonyms

notables, public figures, stars

Examples of usage

  • Many celebrities attend the annual award ceremony.
  • The magazine features interviews with various celebrities.
  • She became a celebrity overnight after her viral video.
  • Being a celebrity comes with both perks and challenges.
  • Fans often gather outside the celebrity's house for a chance to see them.

Translations

Translations of the word "celebrities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 celebridades

🇮🇳 प्रसिद्ध लोग

🇩🇪 Prominente

🇮🇩 selebriti

🇺🇦 знаменитості

🇵🇱 celebryci

🇯🇵 有名人 (ゆうめいじん)

🇫🇷 célébrités

🇪🇸 celebridades

🇹🇷 ünlüler

🇰🇷 유명인사 (yumyonginsa)

🇸🇦 مشاهير (mashahir)

🇨🇿 celebrity

🇸🇰 celebrity

🇨🇳 名人 (míngrén)

🇸🇮 znane osebnosti

🇮🇸 frægðarfólk

🇰🇿 жұлдыздар

🇬🇪 ცნობილები (tsnobilebi)

🇦🇿 məşhurlar

🇲🇽 celebridades

Etymology

The term 'celebrity' originated in the 17th century from the Latin word 'celebritas,' meaning 'multitude' or 'popularity.' Over the years, with the rise of mass media and entertainment industries, the concept of celebrities has evolved into individuals who are widely known and admired for their contributions to various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,650, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.