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person

The correct spelling is person.

How to pronounce person

/ˈpɜːsən/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɜːsən/

Say it like: Per-son

The correct spelling is person. An individual; usually a human being. For example: "Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Usage Examples

Each person is unique, both mentally and physically.

At common law a corporation or a trust is legally a person.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An individual; usually a human being.
  2. 2.The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc.
  3. 3.Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts.
  4. 4.The human genitalia; specifically, the penis.
  5. 5.(grammar) A linguistic category used to distinguish between the speaker of an utterance and those to whom or about whom he or she is speaking. See grammatical person.

verb

  1. 1.To represent as a person; to personify; to impersonate.
  2. 2.(gender-neutral) To man.

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