persons
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English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
persons pl
- Plural form of person; used to refer to them individually, rather than as a group. Contrast people.
- Which persons are responsible for this mess?
- 2007 May 14: The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, Current Population Survey Frequently Asked Questions — Question 5: “Who is counted as unemployed?”
- Persons are classified as unemployed if they do not have a job, have actively looked for work in the prior 4 weeks, and are currently available for work.
Translations[edit]
More than one person; considered individually
Statistics[edit]
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Most common English words before 1923: object · faith · gentleman · #608: persons · wrote · chief · company
Anagrams[edit]
Danish[edit]
Noun[edit]
persons c
- genitive singular indefinite of person
Swedish[edit]
Noun[edit]
persons
- indefinite genitive singular of person
