Person/ˈpɜːrsn/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Gender Neutrality Use 'person' instead of 'man' or 'woman' when gender is unknown or irrelevant. Someone left their bag here; that person might come back for it. Pro Tip 2/3Humans Only 'Person' refers exclusively to humans, not to animals or inanimate objects. Every person at the event received a gift. Pro Tip 3/3Individuality Emphasis 'Person' highlights individuality; it's used to focus on a single human being. Each person has a unique story to tell.