Everybody
/ˈɛv.riˌbɒ.di/noun
All people; every person.
Did you know?The word 'everybody' emerged in the 16th century, reflecting a growing sense of collective identity during a time of social change and upheaval.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
æfre
“Always, ever.”
Old English
OE
bodi
“Body, physical form.”
14th Century
Middle English
everich
“Every one, each.”
14th Century
Middle English
body
“A person, individual.”
16th Century
English
everybody
“All persons collectively.”