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celebrity
noun ce·leb·ri·ty \sə-ˈle-brə-tē\
: the state of being famous or celebrated
: a person who is famous
plural ce·leb·ri·ties
Full Definition of CELEBRITY
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
2
: a famous or celebrated person
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First Known Use of CELEBRITY
14th century
Related to CELEBRITY
- Synonyms
- big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP
- Antonyms
- nobody, noncelebrity
CELEBRITY Defined for Kids
celebrity
noun ce·leb·ri·ty \sə-ˈle-brə-tē\
plural ce·leb·ri·ties
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