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- Dictionaryper·son/ˈpərs(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a human being regarded as an individual: "the porter was the last person to see her"
- 2. a category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms, according to whether they indicate the speaker (first person), the addressee (second person), or a third party (third person).
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1. : human, individualsometimes used in combination especially by those who prefer to avoid man in compounds applicable to both sexes. chairperson. spokesperson. 2. : a character or part in or as if in a play : guise. 3. a. : one of the three modes of being in the Trinitarian Godhead as understood by Christians. b.
PERSON definition: 1. a man, woman, or child: 2. used when describing someone's character: 3. If you do something or…. Learn more.
noun. a human being, whether an adult or child: The table seats four persons. a human being as distinguished from an animal or a thing. an individual human being who likes or prefers something specified (used in combination): I've never been a cat person.
Definitions of person. noun. a human being. “there was too much for one person to do” synonyms: individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul. see more. noun. a human body (usually including the clothing) “a weapon was hidden on his person ” see more. noun.
PERSON meaning: 1. a man, woman, or child: 2. used when describing someone's character: 3. If you do something or…. Learn more.
A person is an individual human being. At least one person died and several others were injured. Everyone knows he's the only person who can do the job. My great-grandfather was a person of some importance here. The amount of sleep we need varies from person to person. They were both lovely, friendly people.
1. A living human. Often used in combination: chairperson; salesperson. See Usage Note at chairman. 2. An individual of specified character: a person of importance. 3. The composite of characteristics that make up an individual personality; the self. 4. The living body of a human: searched the prisoner's person. 5. Physique and general appearance.
Definition of person noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A human being, esp. as distinguished from a thing or lower animal; individual man, woman, or child. Webster's New World. An individual regarded slightingly, as one of a lower status. Webster's New World. An individual of specified character. A person of importance. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A living human body. Webster's New World.
PERSON definition: 1. a human being: 2. If you do something in person, you go somewhere to do it yourself: . Learn more.
