personage
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per·son·age

noun \ˈpərs-nij, ˈpər-sə-nij\

Definition of PERSONAGE

1
: a person of rank, note, or distinction; especially : one distinguished for presence and personal power
2
: a human individual : person
3
: a dramatic, fictional, or historical character; also : impersonation

Examples of PERSONAGE

  1. The premiere was attended by no less a personage than the president himself.
  2. <these sci-fi conventions attract personages of every description>

First Known Use of PERSONAGE

15th century

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