🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

megastar

Pronunciation / Transliteration: megastar

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Megastar/ˈmɛɡəˌstɑːr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O megastar lançou um novo álbum que foi um sucesso."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A very famous and successful person, especially in the entertainment industry.

    "The concert was headlined by a megastar who attracted fans from all over the world."
  2. 2

    An individual who has achieved a high level of fame and recognition, often with a significant influence in their field.

    "After winning multiple awards, she became a megastar in the film industry."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'megastar' combines the prefix 'mega-', derived from the Greek 'megas' meaning 'great', with 'star', which has Old English origins. It emerged in the late 20th century to describe exceptionally popular and successful entertainers.

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