(phrase) :
a person who is accorded special
privileges due to his or her
status or
importance. Examples include
celebrities,
heads of state,
high rollers,
politicians, high-level
corporate officers,
wealthy individuals, or any other person who receives special treatment for some reason. In some cases, such as
tickets to events, VIP may be used in a similar way to premium, and can be purchased by anyone.
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