Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whos-who
noun
/ˈhuːz ˈhuː/
Definition
A comprehensive list or directory of individuals, often providing biographical information.
Examples
- He referenced the whos-who of the tech industry in his presentation.
- The annual whos-who of scholars was published last month.
Meaning
The term ‘whos-who’ refers to a book or publication that catalogs notable people from a particular field, country, or area of interest, giving details about their achievements and backgrounds.
Synonyms
- directory
- who’s who list
- registry
