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person

Beginner (A1)

IPA: /ˈpɜːrsən/

KK: /ˈpɜrsən/

noun
Definition

A living human being; an individual who has their own identity and characteristics.


Example

Every person has the right to express their opinions freely.


Conversation
Sloth A
Do you know that new person who moved in next door?
Sloth B
Yeah, I met them the other day. They seem really nice!
Sloth A
I should invite that person over for coffee soon.
Sloth B
That sounds like a great idea; it'll be nice to get to know them better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
individual
human
being
Antonyms
nonentity
animal
thing
Root Explanation

**Person** → The word originates from Latin *persona*, meaning a mask or character in a play, which later came to mean an individual human being. The term reflects the idea of a person as a distinct identity or character.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'persona' meaning a mask or character, which helps you remember that a person is an individual with a unique identity.

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