Personages: meaning, definitions and examples

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personages

 

[ หˆpษœหsษ™nษชdส’ษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in literature

Characters in a play, novel, or movie, especially when particularly well-developed and portrayed.

Synonyms

characters, figures, individuals

Examples of usage

  • The novel is full of memorable personages.
  • The personages in the film were expertly brought to life.
Context #2 | Noun

in historical context

Important or influential individuals in history.

Synonyms

figures, icons, personalities

Examples of usage

  • The museum features exhibits on key personages from the past.
  • He studied the lives of historical personages in depth.

Translations

Translations of the word "personages" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น personagens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Figuren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tokoh-tokoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ัะพะฝะฐะถั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ postacie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™ปๅ ดไบบ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท personnages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ personajes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karakterler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฑ์žฅ์ธ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฎุตูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ postavy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postavy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ likovi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ persรณnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะนั–ะฟะบะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒŸแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ personajlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ personajes

Etymology

The word 'personages' originated from the Middle French word 'personage', which meant a person of importance or distinction. Over time, it evolved to refer to characters in literature and historical figures. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe notable individuals in various contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,914, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.