famous for being famous en · ADJ
Etymology
The term originates from an analysis of the media-dominated world called The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America (1961), by historian and social theorist Daniel J. Boorstin, in which he defined the celebrity as "a person who is known for his well-knownness".
Meanings
- (derogatory) Having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason; appearing to generate one's own fame, or well-known only through association with an existing celebrity, as opposed to fame based on achievements, skill, or talent.
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Translations (4)
es famoso por ser famoso (having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason) · fr célèbre parce qu'on est célèbre (having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason) · fr célèbre pour sa célébrité (having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason) · it famoso per essere famoso (having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason)