Famous
Example: She learned about a famous king in history class.
Definition
"Famous" describes someone or something well-known by many people, especially for notable achievements or historical significance, as in 'a famous king' recognized widely for their impact or legacy.
Etymology
The word "famous" comes from the Latin 'famosus,' meaning 'celebrated' or 'notorious.' It entered English through Old French around the 14th century. Did you know? The root 'fama' in Latin means 'rumor' or 'report,' highlighting how fame spreads through word of mouth.
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"Famous" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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