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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).
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.
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 from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. person. noun. /ˈpɜːsn/ /ˈpɜːrsn/ (plural people. /ˈpiːpl/ ) The plural form persons is used in some formal language. Idioms. a human as an individual. What sort of person would do a thing like that? He's a fascinating person. as a person What is she like as a person?
2 days ago · 1. countable noun. 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.
Meaning of person – Learner’s Dictionary. person. noun. uk / ˈpɜːs ə n / us plural people. Add to word list. A1 [ C ] a human being: You're the only person I know here. He is a very dangerous person. Fewer examples. You're the only person here I know. It's ironic that she was hurt by the very person she's trying to help.
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERSON. [count] 1. The plural of person is usually people except in formal or legal contexts, where the plural is often persons. a : a human being. She is a very nice/shy/interesting person. I saw a person standing on the dock. Any person who wants a refund must have a receipt. [+] more examples.
Noun. Affix. Verb. Idiom. Filter. noun. persons. A living human. Often used in combination. Chairperson; salesperson. American Heritage. 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.
