Persons Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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persons
per-sons
Definition
in society
Individual human beings, considered collectively; the members of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There were over 20 persons gathered in the meeting room.
- The rights of persons with disabilities must be protected.
- In some cultures, persons are expected to greet each other with a kiss on the cheek.
Translations
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Quick facts about “persons”
Persons is a 2-syllable noun (per-sons). It is pronounced /ˈpɝsənz/ in American English and /pˈɜːsənz/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #376 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'persons'
The word 'persons' originated from the Latin word 'persona', which refers to the mask worn by actors in ancient Roman theatre. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent individual human beings. The plural form 'persons' is often used in legal contexts or when emphasizing the individuality of each person.
See also: depersonalization, depersonalize, depersonalizing, impersonate, impersonation, impersonator, nonperson, people, personable, personage, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel.