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person

/ˈpɜːsn̩/

[/ˈpɜːsn̩/]

a human being

Beginnernoun

Definition

A person is a single human being. Its usual plural is 'people'.

Example

She is a very honest person.

She is a very honest person.

Etymology

From Latin 'persona', originally meaning a mask worn by an actor.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for one human; switch to 'people' for more than one.

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