Prefamous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not yet famous. not-comparable

    "While most are familiar with the history of the Third Reich from 1933 onward, this essay offers insight into the undistinguished, prefamous Hitler."

Example

More examples

"While most are familiar with the history of the Third Reich from 1933 onward, this essay offers insight into the undistinguished, prefamous Hitler."

Etymology

From pre- + famous.

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