person

US /'pɜ:rsn/

UK /'pɜ:sn/

A1

noun

  • Man, woman or child
  • A character in a play, story, or other work of fiction.
  • A grammatical category that distinguishes between the speaker (first person), the addressee (second person), and others (third person).
  • A human being; an individual.
  • An entity recognized by law as having rights and responsibilities, such as an individual, corporation, or organization.
  • An individual, typically used to emphasize their distinct identity or role.