Person

/ˈpɜːsΙ™n/

The meaning and definition of Person, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An individual; usually a human being.
    β€œEach person is unique, both mentally and physically.”
  2. Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts.
    β€œAt common law a corporation or a trust is legally a person.”
verb
  1. To represent as a person; to personify; to impersonate.
  2. (gender-neutral) To man.

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Origin

From Anglo-Norman parsone.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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