person
word
/ˈpɝsən/
PURR-suhn
/pˈɜːsən/
PUR-suhn
Definition
A human being; an individual; often used to refer to someone in general.
Usage & Nuances
Common, neutral term used formally and informally. Often appears in phrases like 'a person of interest,' 'person-to-person,' or 'third person.' Do not confuse with 'people' which is plural.
Spanish: personaPortuguese (BR): pessoaPortuguese (PT): pessoaChinese (Simplified): 人Chinese (Traditional): 人Hindi: व्यक्तिArabic: شخصBengali: ব্যক্তিRussian: человекJapanese: 人Vietnamese: ngườiKorean: 사람Turkish: kişi - insanUrdu: شخصIndonesian: orang
Example Sentences
She is a kind person.
basic
The police spoke to the person who witnessed the accident.
basic
I’m just a regular person trying to do my best.
natural
That person over there seems friendly.
natural
Every person has their own opinion about it.
natural
Every person has a unique story.
basic