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Just curious, but does the word "celebrate" and "celebrity" are somewhat related? They sound so similar!

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Rebecca

Yes, that's correct! They are related terms. "Celebrity" originally meant rite or ceremony, which is similar in meaning to "celebrate" and "celebration." However, the meaning of "celebrity" changed over time and now it's used to refer to a famous person. Ex: Do you have a favorite celebrity? Ex: Angelina Jolie is one of the most famous actresses in the world.

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