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personage

/ˈpɜːsənɪd͡ʒ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A fictional character in a story, play, or movie.

    - "Sherlock Holmes is a famous personage in detective fiction."
    - "Hamlet is a tragic personage in Shakespeare's play."
    - "Frodo Baggins is a brave personage in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings."
  • noun

    A real person, especially a public figure, who is well known.

    - "Marilyn Monroe was a legendary personage in Hollywood."
    - "Mahatma Gandhi was a revered personage in Indian history."
    - "Elon Musk is a visionary personage in the tech industry."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with personage
persona , ad persona , apersonal
Variants
List of all variants of personage that leads to same result
personage , personages
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Late Middle English: from Old French personage, from persona 'mask, character' (see persona).


Trivia
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  1. The term 'personage' comes from the Latin persona, meaning 'mask'. In ancient Rome, actors wore masks to represent different characters.

  2. The term 'personage' is sometimes used in legal contexts to refer to a real or fictional person who has standing to bring a lawsuit or be sued.

  3. Personages can be found in various types of media, including literature, film, television, and video games.


Related Concepts
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  1. Character: A personage is a type of character, but not all characters are personages. A personage is a specific, well-defined character with a distinct identity and role in a story or context.

  2. Protagonist: The main character or personage in a story, often the one whose perspective is presented to the reader.

  3. Antagonist: A personage who opposes or conflicts with the protagonist, often creating tension and conflict in a story.


Culture
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Personages have played significant roles in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history. They can be symbols of various themes and ideas, and their stories can inspire and entertain audiences.

How to Memorize "personage"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a character or public figure when you think of the word 'personage'. Visualize their appearance, actions, and personality.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'personage' with 'character' or 'public figure'. Remember that a personage is a specific, well-defined character or figure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Personages are People, Expressing Roles and Actions in Stories and Society'.


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