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Definition of who’s who noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

who’s who

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/ˌhuːz ˈhuː/
 
/ˌhuːz ˈhuː/
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  1. [uncountable] people's names, jobs, status, etc.
    • You'll soon find out who's who in the office.
  2. [singular] a list or book of facts about famous people
    • The list of delegates attending read like a who's who of the business world.
CultureWho's Who is a British book, published every year, which gives the personal details of important, rich or famous people. The details are written by the people themselves, and some of them write in a humorous way about their hobbies and interests. It was first published in 1849.
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