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celebrity

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //səˈɫɛbɹɪti// UK //səlˈɛbɹɪti// celebri·ty Archaic General-service

n. a famous person, especially someone in the entertainment or sports world. You also use this word to describe the state of being well-known.

n. a person who is widely known and receives significant public and media attention. Can also refer to the abstract state of being famous.


SIMPLE

The young singer became a global celebrity overnight.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant is popular with local celebrities who want to enjoy a meal without being bothered by fans.

COMPLEX

While some achieve celebrity through genuine talent and hard work, others find themselves thrust into the spotlight by the relentless machinery of modern reality television and social media.

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Origin

From Middle English celebritē, from Old French celebrite (compare French célébrité), from Latin celēbritās.

Usage

Countable when referring to a famous person; uncountable when referring to the state of fame.

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