"starmaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: starmakers [plural]
Etymology: star + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|star|maker}} star + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} starmaker (plural starmakers)
  1. One who works at turning others into famous and successful entertainers. Related terms: starmaking
    Sense id: en-starmaker-en-noun-bN-O4yNu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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