noun

celebrity

celebrity, famous person, star

A famous celebrity attended the event.

A famous celebrity attended the event.

She achieved celebrity status overnight.

She achieved celebrity status overnight.

a famous person A famous celebrity attended the event.

Synonyms: star, VIP, notable

From Latin 'celebritas' (fame), from 'celeber' (famous, celebrated).

A celebrity is someone who is 'celebrated' by many people.

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