Stardom: meaning, definitions and examples

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stardom

 

[ ˈstɑːrdəm ]

Context #1

in entertainment industry

The state or status of being a famous or highly acclaimed celebrity, especially in the entertainment industry. Stardom is often achieved through talent, hard work, and luck.

Synonyms

celebrity, fame, glory, recognition

Examples of usage

  • He achieved stardom at a very young age.
  • After years of hard work, she finally reached stardom.
  • The actor's stardom brought him wealth and recognition.
  • Many aspiring actors dream of reaching stardom.
  • Stardom comes with its own set of challenges and pressures.

Translations

Translations of the word "stardom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fama

🇮🇳 प्रसिद्धि

🇩🇪 Berühmtheit

🇮🇩 ketenaran

🇺🇦 слава

🇵🇱 sława

🇯🇵 名声 (めいせい)

🇫🇷 célébrité

🇪🇸 fama

🇹🇷 şöhret

🇰🇷 명성 (myeongseong)

🇸🇦 الشهرة

🇨🇿 sláva

🇸🇰 sláva

🇨🇳 名气 (míngqì)

🇸🇮 slava

🇮🇸 frægð

🇰🇿 даңқ

🇬🇪 ცნობადობა

🇦🇿 şöhrət

🇲🇽 fama

Word origin

The word 'stardom' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'star' and 'dom' (a suffix indicating a state or condition). It became popular in the entertainment industry to describe the status of being a well-known and acclaimed celebrity. The concept of stardom has evolved over the years with the rise of film, television, and social media, shaping the way we perceive fame and success.

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