A person celebrated or famous; a celebrity (archaic or poetic usage).
From Latin 'celebris' meaning frequently visited or well-known, shortened or adapted in English.
Before the word 'celebrity' became common in modern English, people said 'celebe' or 'celebrate' as a noun meaning a famous person—the language evolved along with fame itself.
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