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Personage: meaning, definitions and examples

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personage

 

[ หˆpษœหsษ™nษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fictional character

A personage is a character in a story or play, especially one of some importance. They are often memorable and well-developed, contributing significantly to the plot and themes of the work.

Synonyms

character, figure, persona

Examples of usage

  • Hamlet is a famous personage in Shakespeare's play.
  • Harry Potter is a beloved personage in the world of literature.
Context #2 | Noun

important or notable person

In a broader sense, a personage can refer to an important or notable person, especially in society or history. This usage emphasizes the significance or influence of the individual.

Synonyms

celebrity, dignitary, figure

Examples of usage

  • Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent personage in the fight for Indian independence.
  • Queen Elizabeth II is a respected personage in the British monarchy.

Translations

Translations of the word "personage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น personagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Charakter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tokoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ัะพะฝะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ postaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒฉใ‚ฏใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท personnage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ personaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karakter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฎุตูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ postava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oseba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ persรณna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะนั–ะฟะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obraz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ personaje

Etymology

The word 'personage' originated in the late 16th century from the French word 'personnage', which in turn came from the Latin 'persona' meaning 'character in a play'. Over time, 'personage' evolved to encompass both fictional characters and important individuals, reflecting its dual meanings in contemporary usage.

See also: depersonalization, depersonalize, depersonalizing, impersonate, impersonation, impersonator, nonperson, people, personable, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel, persons.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,867, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.