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socialite

American  
[soh-shuh-lahyt] / ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪt /

noun

  1. a socially prominent person.


socialite British  
/ ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪt /

noun

  1. a person who is or seeks to be prominent in fashionable society

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of socialite

First recorded in 1925–30; social + -ite 1

Explanation

A socialite is someone who spends a lot of time in fashionable social circles. A socialite gets invited to all the best parties and says yes to all of them. When you talk to other people, you're being social. A socialite is a person who loves being social, especially in circles that are in the public eye. A socialite goes to the fanciest parties and the most expensive restaurants. A socialite dates famous people and goes where photographers can take their picture. A socialite is always making the scene. In many ways, socialites are the opposite of hermits or recluses.

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Socialite Paris Hilton also paid tribute on X, calling the singer's death "so upsetting".

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

Socialite, model, and skincare executive Hailey Bieber has always been open about her struggle to maintain her Christian walk as a young person growing up in Hollywood.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton has welcomed her first child with her husband, venture capitalist Carter Reum.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

I go out, I know about nightlife, they nickname me Philly Socialite on Instagram, so I go out all the time.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2019

Socialite and model Nicky Hilton Rothschild used to call this Hollywood Hills West address home when she owned a 4,000-square-foot Traditional-style house on the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2015

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