Very Important Person
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For other uses, see VIP (Disambiguation).
For the 1961 British comedy film, see Very Important Person (film).
A Very Important Person (Very Interesting People), or VIP is a person who is accorded special privileges due to his or her status or importance.
Examples include celebrities, heads of state, major employers, 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. The term was coined between 1940 and 1945 [1], likely by the Royal Air Force.[ citation needed ]
VVIP (meaning Very Very Important Person) may indicate a level of status above VIP.
[edit] See also
Bodyguard
Protective security units
[edit] References
^ VIP at dictionary.com
