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megastar

 

[ ˈmɛɡəˌstɑːr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

famous person

A megastar is a widely recognized and highly successful celebrity, typically in the entertainment industry. Megastars often have a large fan following and enjoy immense popularity worldwide.

Synonyms

celebrity, icon, legend, superstar

Examples of usage

  • The megastar actor attended the movie premiere.
  • She has achieved megastar status in the music industry.
Context #2 | Noun

brightest star in the sky

In astronomy, a megastar refers to one of the brightest stars in the sky, typically with high luminosity and massive size. These stars play a significant role in the formation and evolution of galaxies.

Synonyms

bright star, celestial body, luminous star

Examples of usage

  • The megastar Sirius is easily visible in the night sky.
  • Astronomers study megastars to understand the universe better.

Translations

Translations of the word "megastar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 megastar

🇮🇳 मेगास्टार

🇩🇪 Megastar

🇮🇩 megabintang

🇺🇦 мега-зірка

🇵🇱 megagwiazda

🇯🇵 メガスター

🇫🇷 mégastar

🇪🇸 megastar

🇹🇷 megastar

🇰🇷 메가스타

🇸🇦 نجم كبير

🇨🇿 megastar

🇸🇰 megastar

🇨🇳 超级明星

🇸🇮 megazvezda

🇮🇸 stórstjarna

🇰🇿 мега-жұлдыз

🇬🇪 მეგა ვარსკვლავი

🇦🇿 mega ulduz

🇲🇽 megastar

Word origin

The term 'megastar' originated in the late 20th century, combining the prefix 'mega-' meaning large or great, with 'star' referring to a celestial body or a famous person. The concept of a megastar reflects the modern era's fascination with fame and success, particularly in the entertainment industry.

See also: star, stardom, stare, starlet, stars, starship, starve, superstar.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,800, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.