In the person of somebody
prepositional phrase
In the form or character of another person.
The great strength of the nation was embodied in the person of their leader.
Often appears as...
- embodied in the person of
- represented in the person of
Usage tips
Formal
prepositional phrase
In the form or character of another person.
The great strength of the nation was embodied in the person of their leader.
Often appears as...
- embodied in the person of
- represented in the person of
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Symbolic Representation
The phrase often indicates that a person stands for or symbolizes a larger concept or group.
Peace was present in the person of the diplomat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Remember that this phrase is metaphorical, not suggesting the actual transformation of one person to another.
He brought hope in the person of the new coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Figures and Identities
It can be used when discussing key figures or identities who represent qualities or values.
The spirit of the city was revived in the person of the newly elected mayor.
Pro Tip 1/3Symbolic Representation
The phrase often indicates that a person stands for or symbolizes a larger concept or group.
Peace was present in the person of the diplomat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Remember that this phrase is metaphorical, not suggesting the actual transformation of one person to another.
He brought hope in the person of the new coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Figures and Identities
It can be used when discussing key figures or identities who represent qualities or values.
The spirit of the city was revived in the person of the newly elected mayor.
Pro Tip 1/3Symbolic Representation
The phrase often indicates that a person stands for or symbolizes a larger concept or group.
Peace was present in the person of the diplomat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Remember that this phrase is metaphorical, not suggesting the actual transformation of one person to another.
He brought hope in the person of the new coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Figures and Identities
It can be used when discussing key figures or identities who represent qualities or values.
The spirit of the city was revived in the person of the newly elected mayor.
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