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person

/ˈpɜːsən/
noun

  1. An individual; usually a human being.

    "Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

  2. The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc.

  3. Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts.

    "At common law a corporation or a trust is legally a person."

verb

  1. To represent as a person; to personify; to impersonate.

  2. (gender-neutral) To man.

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