Socialite

A socialite is a person (male or female, but more often used for a woman) of social prominence who spends a significant amount of his or her time and resources entertaining and being entertained. A socialite is usually a member of the upper class or aristocracy. In the United States, socialites may be listed in the Social Register. Young women may be debutantes prior to being socialites.

To be a socialite, one need not have any artistic aspirations or official social stature, but instead an ability to dominate the social scene and to use one's personal charisma to achieve prominence. The term "socialite" may be used as one of several descriptive adjectives, as "author, entrepreneur and socialite."

See also

* :Category:Socialites, examples of people often considered to be socialites
* Social Register
* Debutante
* Junior League
* Socialite Rank

External links

* "The List" of other socialites for New York Social Diary Website

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