Socialite

A socialite is a person (male or female, but more often used for a woman) of social prominence who is considered to be an influential social figure. A socialite is usually a member of the upper class or aristocracy. In the United States, socialites would typically be listed in the Social Register. Young women would be debutantes prior to being Socialites.

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The impact of a socialite derives not so much from their artistic realizations (then they would be known primarily as author or performer, etc.) or from their official social stature (then they would be called politician, industrialist, etc.), as from their less-tangible ability to dominate the social scene and use personal charisma to achieve prominence. The term "socialite" may be used as one of several descriptive adjectives, as "author, entrepreneur and socialite," but is perhaps most often used of a prominent person who does not easily fit into any other category.

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Philanthropy, style, beauty, intelligence, artistic predisposition, raconteur ability and wealth are some of the reasons why socialites are attractive, inspiring or persuasive. They are the hosts, or the invited guests, at all kinds of major social events. The term is most often accorded to people considered to have contributed in some form to charity, culture and the arts. Although the word may sometimes be used to describe a person's occupation, a person who does little more than attend society functions is not usually considered a socialite; words such as playboy and party girl are used instead.

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:For examples of people often considered to be socialites, see :category:socialites.

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Upper class: The term upper class refers to a group of people at the top of a social hierarchy. Often members of an upper class do not have to work for a living, as they are supported by earned or inherited investments. Members of an upper class often have power over other people as employers or landlords, or ...

Aristocracy: The Ancient Greek term aristocracy meant a system of government with "rule by the best". This is the first definition given in most dictionaries. The word is derived from two words, "aristo" meaning the "best" and "kratia" "to rule". Because everyone has different ideas about what is "best", especia...

United States: :For other uses, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation)....

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Socialite Ivana Trump and Tennis Player Martina Navratilova