person
Translation
person, individual, human being
Examples
She is a very kind person.
She is a very kind person.
The room can hold 50 people.
The room can hold 50 people.
You must apply in person.
You must apply in person.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) person a person with a certain quality She is a very kind person.
in person physically present at a place You must apply in person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: individual, human being; Antonyms: group, crowd
Etymology
From Latin 'persona', which originally meant 'an actor's mask' or 'a character in a play', later evolving to mean 'an individual'.
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular plural: one person, two people. 'Persons' is used mainly in formal or legal contexts.