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delebrity

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A dead celebrity, particularly one whose image is used for promoting a product.

neologism

Examples

“The licensing of names and images of dead celebrities can be very big business. Need⟳ more proof? Dead celebrities, or "delebrities," were everywhere at the 2017 Licensing Expo, which took place⟳ last⟳ week in Las Vegas. John Wayne and Bela Lugosi even had their own⟳ booths on the show⟳ floor.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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