Person
/ˈpɜːr.sən/noun
An individual human being regarded as a member of a community.
Did you know?The term 'person' originally referred to a mask worn by actors in ancient Roman theaters, symbolizing the roles one plays in society.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
persona
“Mask or character in a play.”
Old French
Old French
persone
“Individual human being.”
Middle English
Middle English
persoun
“Human being, individual.”
Modern English
English
person
“An individual human being.”