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person

/ˈpɜːsən/
Meanings
  • noun

    A living organism that has a body, metabolic functions, and a brain that enables it to think and act.

    - "John is a person."
    - "Mary and her family are all persons."
    - "A person's actions can have consequences."
  • noun

    A specific role or position in a group, organization, or society.

    - "The manager is a person of great importance in the company."
    - "Everyone has a role as a person in a team."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɜːsən/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9023303"
  2. /ˈpɝsən/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1113791"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with person
persona , ternion , urnan
Homonyms
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  1. person (English) : A living organism with a body, metabolic functions, and a brain.

  2. person (Latin) : mask or role

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. persona (Latin) : mask or role

  2. persona (English) : a person's public face or front

Variants
List of all variants of person that leads to same result
in person , person , personhood , personhoods , persons , person-hour , person-hours , people of color , person of color , persons of color , person of interest , persons of interest , person-to-person , first person , first-person , first persons , first-person shooter , first person shooter , first-person shooters , first person shooters , little people , little person , point people , point person , point persons
Forms
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persons, personage, personify

Etymology
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From the Old French word 'personne', meaning 'individual' or 'entity'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'person' comes from the Latin word 'persona', which means 'mask' or 'role'.

  2. The term 'person' was first used in English law in the 14th century.

  3. In many cultures, a person's name is believed to have spiritual significance and power.

Related Concepts
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  1. human: A person is a type of human being.

  2. individual: A person is an individual entity.

  3. identity: A person's identity is a unique set of characteristics that distinguishes them from others.

Culture
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Throughout history, the concept of a person has been explored in various cultural contexts. In literature, persons have been depicted as complex characters with motivations, desires, and flaws. In art, portraits and figurative works have captured the essence of individual persons. In music, songs have been written about the human condition and the experiences of persons.

How to Memorize "person"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person as a living, breathing being. Visualize their facial features, their body language, and their actions.
    - Create a mental image of a person you know well.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'person' with the concept of an individual.
    - Think of a person as someone with thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P-E-R-S-O-N to remember the definition: Person: A living organism with a body, metabolic functions, and a brain.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'person' to help remember its meaning.

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