/ˈpɜːsən/

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Meaning

One man, woman, or child.

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Word origin

From Latin persona, which first meant a mask worn by an actor and later came to mean a human being.

Origin
Latin
Root
persona

Grammar

Gender
Pluralpeople

Examples

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A "person" is one human being. When you talk about more than one, you usually say "people" rather than "persons".

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 6: person, water, probably and 7 more words.