public figure public figure /ˈpʌblɪk ˈfɪgjʊr/

noun

1. A well-known or notable person  ( public figure , name , figure )
   a well-known or notable person
    They studied all the great names in the history of France
   they studied all the great names in the history of France
    She is an important figure in modern music
   she is an important figure in modern music