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Bekanntheit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • awareness noun Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
  • celebrity noun A famous person, especially one known through entertainment or media.
  • fame noun The state of being well known and widely recognized, especially for achievement.
  • publicity noun Promotional activity intended to attract public attention to something.
  • reputation noun The general opinion that people hold about someone or something.

Senses

Bekanntheit is used for these senses in English:

  • celebrity (uncountable, uncommon outside high registers) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about. [from 17th c.]
  • celebrity (countable) A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person. [from 19th c.]
  • fame The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of, especially for something positive.
  • notability (uncountable) The quality or state of being notable or eminent.
  • notability (countable) A notable or eminent person or thing.
  • publicity Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.
  • reputation What somebody or something is known for.

celebrity — full definition

  1. noun A famous person, especially one known through entertainment or media.
  2. noun The state of being famous or widely talked about.

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