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φήμη — meaning in English

fimi

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English meaning

  • 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.
  • kudos noun Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
  • note noun A short piece of writing made to record or remember something.
  • renown noun Widespread fame or recognition, usually for something admirable.
  • reputation noun The general opinion that people hold about someone or something.
  • repute noun Reputation, especially a favorable one.
  • rumor noun A piece of information or claim circulating by word of mouth, without a confirmed source.

Senses

φήμη 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.]
  • fame The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of, especially for something positive.
  • kudos Praise; accolades.
  • note (uncountable) Reputation; distinction.
  • renown Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.
  • reputation What somebody or something is known for.
  • repute Reputation, especially a good reputation.
  • rumor (countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

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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