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third-person
/θɜːd ˈpɜː.sən/
[/θɜːd ˈpɜː.sən/]
writing using he, she, or they
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Third person is a way of writing that uses 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'. Formal essays and reports are usually written in the third person.
Example
Write your report in the third person.
Write your report in the third person.
Etymology
From 'third' plus 'person', a grammatical term.
How & Where It’s Used
Preferred for formal academic and scientific writing.