socialites

[/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl.aɪts/]
nounpl: socialites
socialites
1. Wealthy and fashionable people who are prominent in high society and frequently attend social events
The socialites gathered at the gala in their designer gowns.
As socialites se reuniram na gala usando vestidos de grife.
2. People known for their social prominence and active participation in the fashionable social scene
The city's most famous socialites were featured in the magazine's society pages.
As socialites mais famosas da cidade foram destaque nas páginas de sociedade da revista.
3. Individuals who derive their status primarily from their social connections and public appearances rather than professional achievements
Many socialites use their influence to support charitable causes.
Muitas socialites usam sua influência para apoiar causas beneficentes.
The term 'socialites' is widely recognized in both American and Brazilian popular culture, particularly in fashion, entertainment, and celebrity media. In Brazil, the word is used directly from English in social columns and fashion magazines. Historically, socialites represent a specific class of people who maintain social prominence through wealth, connections, and public visibility. The concept is particularly prominent in cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and New York, where high society events and social hierarchies are well-documented in media.
NYC Slang
Park Avenue types / Upper East Siders
Synonyms / Sinônimos
high society memberssociety figuressociety peopleelitefashionable peoplejet-setters
Antonyms / Antônimos
hermitsreclusesintrovertscommonersordinary people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
socialites
Direct borrowing from English, commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese media and society contexts
Rio de Janeiro
socialites / ricos da sociedade
Popular term among media and entertainment circles in Rio's high society
São Paulo
socialites / celebridades sociais
Frequently used in São Paulo's fashion and business social scenes
Portugal
personalidades sociais / figuras da alta sociedade
Less commonly used directly; Portuguese speakers prefer native equivalents

Related Words

socialitehigh societyelitefashionablesociety pagedebutantearistocratsocial event

Related Idioms & Phrases

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
move in high circles
part of the in-crowd
keeping up appearances
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