Person

usgb/ˈpɜːrsn/
noun

A human being, whether a man, woman, or child.

There was a person standing in the corner of the room.
Visual representation of "person" - A human being, whether a man, woman, or child

Often appears as...

  • young person
  • old person
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Gender Neutrality

Use 'person' instead of 'man' or 'woman' when gender is unknown or irrelevant.

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Someone left their bag here; that person might come back for it.
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Humans Only

'Person' refers exclusively to humans, not to animals or inanimate objects.

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Every person at the event received a gift.
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Individuality Emphasis

'Person' highlights individuality; it's used to focus on a single human being.

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Each person has a unique story to tell.
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