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glitterati

American  
[glit-uh-rah-tee] / ˌglɪt əˈrɑ ti /

plural noun

  1. wealthy, famous, or glamorous people who attend fashionable events.

glitterati British  
/ ˌɡlɪtəˈrɑːtiː /

plural noun

  1. informal the leaders of society, esp the rich and beautiful; fashionable celebrities

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Etymology

Origin of glitterati

1935–40; blend of glitter and literati

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