CELEBRITY


Meaning of CELEBRITY in English

■ noun ( plural celebrities )

1》 a famous person.

2》 the state of being famous.

Origin

ME (in the sense 'solemn ceremony'): from OFr. celebrite or L. celebritas , from celeber , celebr- 'frequented or honoured'.

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