English · Family & People
person
/ˈpɜːsn̩/
[/ˈpɜːsn̩/]
a human being
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person is a single human being. Its usual plural is 'people'.
Example
She is a very honest person.
She is a very honest person.
Etymology
From Latin 'persona', originally meaning a mask worn by an actor.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for one human; switch to 'people' for more than one.