plural personae
pɚˈsoʊni 
or personas
or personas
: the way you behave, talk, etc., with other people that causes them to see you as a particular kind of person : the image or personality that a person presents to other people
His public persona is that of a strong, determined leader, but in private life he's very insecure.
The band takes on a whole new persona when they perform live.
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/persona. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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