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socialite

so·cia·lite

US/ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

From social (“pertaining to high society”) + -ite, perhaps as a play on social light, in imitation of words in -ite.

Phrases

  • social climber

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