person

noun
UK: /ˈpɜː.sən/
US: /ˈpɝː.sən/

  1. A man, woman, or child; a human being.

    1. That person over there is my friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each person deserves respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. [ ] [ ]

  2. An individual with their own characteristics and identity.

    1. She is a very kind person. [ ] [ ]
    2. He developed as a person during his time volunteering abroad. [ ] [ ]

  3. The body or outward appearance of an individual.

    1. The guard searched his person for weapons. [ ] [ ]
    2. She presented a confident person despite her inner anxieties. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

character individual human being soul

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "person" in English means: A man, woman, or child; a human being., An individual with their own characteristics and identity., The body or outward appearance of an individual..

The phonetic transcription of "person" is /ˈpɜː.sən/ in British English and /ˈpɝː.sən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "person": character, individual, human, being, soul.

Example usage of "person": "That person over there is my friend.". More examples on the page.