Celebrity vs. Influencer — What's the Difference?

Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of an individual or group, or occasionally a character or animal, as a result of the attention given to them by mass media. A person may attain a celebrity status from having great wealth, their participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even from their connection to another celebrity.

A power affecting a person, thing, or course of events, especially one that operates without any direct or apparent effort

One who is widely known and of great popular interest.

Power to sway or affect based on prestige, wealth, ability, or position

Fame or popular renown.

A person who exerts such power

(obsolete) A rite or ceremony.

A determining factor believed by some to affect individual tendencies and characteristics understood to be caused by the positions of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.

(uncountable) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about.

Factors believed to be caused by the changing positions of the stars and planets in relation to their positions at the time of one's birth.

A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person.

To have an influence on (something); change

Celebration; solemnization.

To change the behavior or thinking of (someone); sway

The state or condition of being celebrated; fame; renown; as, the celebrity of Washington.

A person who or a thing which influences. 17

A person of distinction or renown; - usually in the plural; as, he is one of the celebrities of the place.

A person who is able to influence consumption, lifestyle, and/or political preferences of their online audience by creating and/or engaging social media content, often as a part of a marketing campaign.

A widely known person;

One who, or that which, influences.

The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed