Socialite

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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.

The impact of socialites 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.

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.

See also

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

External links

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