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Feudal societies don't create great cinema; we have great theatre. The egalitarian societies create great cinema. The Americans, the French. Because equality is sort of what the cinema deals with. It deals with stories which don't fall into 'Everybody in their place and who's who,' and all that. But the theatre's full of that.
Brian Cox

Meaning of "who's who" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHO'S WHO

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHO'S WHO

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determiner
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Who's who is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WHO'S WHO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Who's Who

Who's Who is the title of a number of reference publications, generally containing concise biographical information on a particular group of people. The title is also used as an expression meaning a collection or group of noted persons; as in the sentence, "The actors in the film were a Who's Who of the great American comedians of the time". The title "Who's Who" is in the public domain, and thousands of Who's Who compilations of varying scope and quality have been published by various authors and publishers. The oldest and best known is the annual British publication Who's Who, a reference work on contemporary prominent people. However, many publications using the title are vanity publications, where the inclusion criterion is the biographee's willingness to buy the book, with the business model consisting of selling books directly to the biographees.

Definition of who's who in the English dictionary

The definition of who's who in the dictionary is a book or list containing the names and short biographies of famous people.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHO'S WHO

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who-does-what
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who´ve
whoa
whodunit
whodunitry
whodunnit
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whoe´er
whoever
whole
whole blood
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WORDS THAT END LIKE WHO'S WHO

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Idaho
Jericho
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Minho
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Synonyms and antonyms of who's who in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «who's who» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHO'S WHO

Find out the translation of who's who to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of who's who from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «who's who» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

谁是谁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quién es quién
570 millions of speakers

English

who´s who
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कौन क्या है
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

من هو الذي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кто есть кто
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quem é quem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কার কে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

qui est qui
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Siapa siapa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wer ist wer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

誰が誰をだ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

누가 사람 이야
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sing sapa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ai là ai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

யார் யார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोण कोण आहे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kim kim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chi è chi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kto jest kim
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хто є хто
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cine este cine
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ποιος είναι ποιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wie´s wie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vem är vem
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hvem er hvem
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHO'S WHO»

The term «who's who» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.523 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about who's who

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2 QUOTES WITH «WHO'S WHO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word who's who.
1
Brian Cox
Feudal societies don't create great cinema; we have great theatre. The egalitarian societies create great cinema. The Americans, the French. Because equality is sort of what the cinema deals with. It deals with stories which don't fall into 'Everybody in their place and who's who,' and all that. But the theatre's full of that.
2
Michael Jai White
I go to gyms quite a bit, martial arts gyms, MMA gyms. I try to train with the best people, with who's who in the martial arts, just to keep myself sharp.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHO'S WHO»

Discover the use of who's who in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to who's who and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Who's Who in Christian History
Describes the men and women who made a lasting impact on Christian faith and experience. With over 1,500 biographical entries, this book is the most comprehensive resource available.
James Dixon Douglas, Philip Wesley Comfort, 1992
2
Who's who of Pulitzer Prize Winners
List Pulitzer Prize winners in thirty-nine different categories, arranged chronologically, with biographical and career information, selected works, other awards, and a brief commentary, along with material on Pulitzer.
Elizabeth A. Brennan, Elizabeth C. Clarage, 1999
3
Who's who in Nazi Germany
Who's Who in Nazi Germany looks at the individuals who influenced every aspect of life in Nazi Germany.
Robert S. Wistrich, 2001
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Who's who in Classical Mythology
Who's Who in Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. Authoritative, entertaining and enlightening, this is the definitive biographical guide to Greek and Roman mythology.
Michael Grant, John Hazel, 2002
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Who's Who of the Brain: A Guide to Its Inhabitants, Where ...
This book provides an immediate and entertaining way for anyone to gain a basic understanding or to refresh their knowledge of the inside workings of the brain.
Tanya Hanstock, Bryan Lask, Ken Nunn, 2008
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Who's who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to ...
A comprehensive cross-referenced biographical guide to the key men and women in the history of Western homosexuality. Covers famous, notorious and previously unknown figures across royalty, politics, the arts, mediine, religion, and more.
Robert Aldrich, Garry Wotherspoon, 2002
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Who's Who in the New Testament
The most detailed and complete reference book of its kind, it is extremely accessible and easy to use in an A-Z format. It includes over 300 extensive entries covering every major character and detailed bibliographical information.
Ronald Brownrigg, Canon Ronald Brownrigg, 2002
8
Blues who's who: a biographical dictionary of Blues singers
Includes a bibliography, as well as film, radio, television, theater, song, and "names and places" indexes.
Sheldon Harris, 1979
9
Who's who in Shakespeare
An indispensable guide for anyone interested in Shakespeare and the interaction of the Bard's characters and plots.
Peter Quennell, Hamish Johnson, 2002
10
Who's Who in Ancient Egypt
From Aakheperkare-senb, an eighteenth Dynasty scribe, to Zenon, an adiminstrator of the Ptolemaic period, both the famous and the relatively unknown are listed in this guide and sourcebook to the people of ancient Egypt.
Michael Rice, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHO'S WHO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term who's who is used in the context of the following news items.
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Greece's debt crisis: A who's who
Hong Kong (CNN) Following a referendum in which Greeks voted against accepting new austerity measures, European leaders have given Greece one last ... «CNN, Jul 15»
2
Who's Who in Marvel's Relaunch Teasers
By Joshua YehlLast week Marvel Comics revealed two teasers images that hint at what to expect from their comics line this Fall after Secret Wars ends. We know ... «IGN, Jun 15»
3
American Pharoah's Triple Crown bid: Who's who at the Belmont …
Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah will be the star at Belmont, but equally compelling is the supporting cast in his orbit. Here's who you need to know. «The Guardian, Jun 15»
4
Who's Who in Rick Perry's Inner Circle
Jamie Johnson is an Iowa-based ordained minister with deep ties to the evangelical community who's helping connect Perry with social conservatives in the ... «Texas Tribune, Jun 15»
5
Hinterland who's who: How hipsters took over Prince Edward County
They came, they saw, they're here to stay. What was once quiet farmland has become a rural paradise for those from 'away.' Look out, locals: The County's ... «The Globe and Mail, May 15»
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Who's who in Netanyahu's 2015 government
Presented below is the makeup of Israel's 34th government after it was approved by the Knesset on May 14, 2015 and amended on May 25, 2015. «The Times of Israel, May 15»
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who's who in Taylor Swift's new video
Bad Blood: who's who in Taylor Swift's new video. Cara Delevingne, Lena Dunham and Karlie Kloss are among the famous friends to appear in Taylor Swift's ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Election 2015: Who's Who in David Cameron's new cabinet
Election 2015: Who's Who in David Cameron's new cabinet. 12 May 2015. From the section UK Politics. Prime Minister David Cameron has been announcing ... «BBC News, May 15»
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Who's who in the British general election
The United Kingdom's general election on Thursday is described as the most uncertain in decades. While only two party leaders (David Cameron and Ed ... «USA TODAY, May 15»
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From Bieber to Mommy D: Who's who in the Mayweather-Pacquiao …
Mayweather-Pacquiao is a showdown between two superstars with an array of colorful and compelling personalities in their orbits. Here's who you need to know «The Guardian, May 15»

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