Person: meaning, definitions and examples

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person

 

[ ˈpɜːrs(ə)n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

human being

A human being regarded as an individual. People considered collectively, especially in the context of social values and responsibilities. An individual's body, mind, and spirit. A character in a play, novel, or movie.

Synonyms

character, human being, individual, individuality

Examples of usage

  • She is a very kind person.
  • The rights of the individual person are important.
  • He is a person of integrity and honesty.
Context #2 | Noun

grammatical

A category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the audience, or a third party.

Synonyms

grammatical category, point of view

Examples of usage

  • In 'I told you', 'I' is in the first person.
  • The verb 'go' is in the third person singular form.
Context #3 | Verb

internet

To be present in or responsible for an online community or other online presence.

Synonyms

engage, interact, participate

Examples of usage

  • She will be personning the chat support today.
  • The company is currently personning their social media accounts.

Translations

Translations of the word "person" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessoa

🇮🇳 व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Person

🇮🇩 orang

🇺🇦 особа

🇵🇱 osoba

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 personne

🇪🇸 persona

🇹🇷 kişi

🇰🇷 사람

🇸🇦 شخص

🇨🇿 osoba

🇸🇰 osoba

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 oseba

🇮🇸 manneskja

🇰🇿 адам

🇬🇪 პირი

🇦🇿 şəxs

🇲🇽 persona

Word origin

The word 'person' originated from the Latin word 'persona', which originally referred to a mask used by actors in ancient Roman theatre. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent an individual human being. The concept of personhood has been central to philosophical and legal discussions, defining rights, responsibilities, and identity. The word has been used in various contexts, from grammar to social sciences, reflecting its importance in human communication and interaction.