"semifamous" meaning in English

See semifamous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: semi- + famous Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|famous}} semi- + famous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semifamous (not comparable)
  1. Somewhat famous. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: semi-famous
    Sense id: en-semifamous-en-adj-B014LYHP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi-

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