person's
|per/son's|
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/ˈpɜr.sənz/
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/ˈpɜː.sənz/
(person)
collective humans
Etymology
Etymology Information
'person' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'persona', where 'persona' meant 'mask' or 'character'.
Historical Evolution
'persona' transformed into the Old French word 'persone', and eventually became the modern English word 'person' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mask' or 'character', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an individual human being'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the possessive form of 'person', indicating ownership or association.
This is a person's book.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42