Very important person

For the film, see Very Important Person (film).
"VIP" redirects here. For the peptide hormone, see Vasoactive intestinal peptide. For other uses, see VIP (disambiguation).
The VIP Terminal at Vienna International Airport that is often used by celebrities and high-ranking government officials

A very important person (VIP or V.I.P.) or personage[1] is a person who is accorded special privileges due to their high social rank, status, influence, or importance.[2][3] The term was not common until sometime after World War II when it was popularised by Royal Air Force pilots.[1][additional citation(s) needed]

Examples include celebrities, heads of state or government, other high-ranking politicians, or any other socially notable person who receives special treatment for any reason.[3] The special treatment usually involves separation from common people, and a higher level of comfort or service.[4]

  1. ^ a b Harper, Douglas. "vip". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
  2. ^ "Very Important Person". Trustees of Princeton University. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
  3. ^ a b "vip". CollinsDictionary.com. HarperCollins. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
  4. ^ Waida, Maria (3 January 2019). "20 Impressive VIP Event Ideas". blog.bizzabo.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.