People & Society

People, roles, communities, identity, and social life.

1632 words

# People & Society

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**Words:** 1632

## About
People, roles, communities, identity, and social life.

## Words by Level

### A1
- man - An adult male human being.
- people - Human beings in general, considered as a group.
- girl - A female child.
- world - The planet Earth and everything on it.
- woman - An adult female human.
- friend - A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member.
- boy - A male child.
- open - Not shut; allowing things or people to pass through.
- person - A human being.
- child - A young human being who is not yet an adult.
- class - A group of students who are taught together.
- wake - To stop sleeping, or to make someone stop sleeping.
- personal - Belonging to or concerning one particular person.
- girlfriend - A girl or woman that someone is romantically involved with.
- visit - To go to see a person or place for a while.
- address - the details of where someone lives or where a building is
- type - A group of people or things that share certain features; a kind or sort.
- form - A type or kind of something.
- famous - Known about by very many people.
- event - Something that happens, especially something important.
- actor - a person who performs in plays, films, or television
- doll - A toy made to look like a small person, especially a baby or child.
- singer - A person who sings, often as their job.
- neighbor - A person who lives near you.
- scientist - A person who studies or works in science.
- sunshine - The light and warmth that come directly from the sun.
- ruler - A flat, straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal marked with units, used for measuring or drawing straight lines.
- reader - A person who reads, or who reads a particular publication.
- interviewer - The person who asks the questions in an interview.
- nationality - The legal status of belonging to a particular nation or country.
- each other

### A2
- guy - A man or boy (informal).
- kid - A child or young person (informal).
- lady - A polite word for a woman.
- officer - A member of the police.
- closed - Not open, so that you cannot pass through or get in.
- leader - A person who leads, guides, or is in charge of a group or country.
- guest - A person who is invited to visit or stay at someone's home or an event.
- birth - The time when a baby is born or comes out of its mother.
- social - Relating to society and the way people live together.
- fan - Someone who admires and strongly supports a person, team, or activity.
- owner - A person who owns something.
- pocket - A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying small things.
- role - The part that someone or something plays in a situation or activity.
- musician - A person who plays a musical instrument or composes music, especially as a job.
- trust - To believe that someone is honest and will not harm you.
- boss - The person who is in charge of you at work.
- human - Relating to people, rather than to animals, machines, or gods.
- secret - known to only a few people and kept hidden from others
- public - Open to or shared by all the people, not limited to a private group; often provided by the government.
- killer - A person who kills another person.
- walking - The activity of travelling on foot, often as exercise.
- contact - Communication with someone, often regularly.
- lawyer - A person whose job is to advise people about the law and represent them in court.
- director - A person who is in charge of a department, company, or organization.
- writing - The activity of putting words on paper or screen.
- crowd - A large number of people gathered together in one place.
- sweetheart - A person you love, especially a girlfriend or boyfriend.
- powerful - Having great power, strength, or effect.
- target - A goal or result that you aim to achieve.
- society - People in general, living together in a community with shared laws and customs.
- release - To set a person, animal, or thing free.
- member - A person who belongs to a group, club, or organization.
- harm - To hurt or damage someone or something.
- success - The achieving of something you wanted or planned.
- lover - Someone you are in a romantic or sexual relationship with.
- professional - Relating to a job that needs special training or qualifications.
- thief - A person who steals something, especially secretly.
- competition - An organized event where people try to win by being the best.
- romantic - Connected with love or expressing love.
- talent - A natural ability to do something well.
- performance - A show in which someone acts, sings, dances, or plays music for an audience.
- junior - Younger or lower in rank or position.
- popular - Liked or enjoyed by many people.
- stranger - A person you do not know.
- separate - To divide something into parts, or to keep things or people apart.
- expert - A person with a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular subject.
- cigarette - A thin roll of tobacco in paper that people smoke.
- youth - The period of life when someone is young.
- connected - Joined or linked together physically.
- agency - A business that provides a particular service for people.
- committee - A group of people chosen to make decisions or deal with a particular matter.
- hunter - A person who hunts wild animals.
- behavior - The way a person acts, especially toward other people.
- slave - A person who is owned by another person and forced to work for them without pay.
- unknown - Not known; not discovered or identified.
- adult - A fully grown person who is no longer a child.
- generation - All the people of about the same age within a family or society.
- influence - The power to affect how someone or something acts, thinks, or develops.
- chairman - The person who leads a company's board, a committee, or a meeting.
- policeman - A male member of the police.
- host - A person who invites and looks after guests.
- citizen - A legally recognized member of a country, with the rights and duties that come with it.
- clown - A performer with funny clothes, face paint, and a red nose who entertains people, often at a circus.
- terrorist - A person who uses violence and fear to try to achieve political aims.
- population - The number of people living in a place.
- dancer - A person who dances, as a hobby or as a job.
- blonde - (of hair) Having a pale yellow or golden colour.
- expression - A word or phrase that people use in a particular situation.
- native - Connected with the place where you were born.
- manner - The way in which something is done or happens.
- function - What something is used for or what it does.
- drawer - A box-shaped part of a piece of furniture that slides in and out, used for storing things.
- visitor - Someone who comes to see a person or stays as a guest.
- communicate - To share information or ideas with someone by speaking, writing, or other means.
- photographer - A person who takes photographs, especially as a job.
- debate - A formal discussion in which people give opposing views, often ending in a vote.
- display - To show something clearly so that people can see it.
- comic - Funny and meant to make people laugh.
- addition - the act of adding something to something else
- dentist - A person whose job is to treat people's teeth.
- cleaner - A person whose job is to clean rooms, floors, or buildings.
- independence - Freedom from the control or influence of other people or countries.
- reunion - A social gathering where members of a group who have been apart meet again.
- advertising - The activity of creating and showing messages that persuade people to buy products or services.
- fiction - Stories about imaginary people and events, usually in the form of novels.
- mug - A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks.
- automatic - Working by itself, without a person needing to control it.
- wheelchair - A chair with wheels used by a person who cannot walk easily.
- lifestyle - The way a person or group lives, including their habits, attitudes, and values.
- artificial - Made by people rather than occurring in nature.
- exhibition - A public show of objects, art, or products.
- elderly - Old; used as a polite way to describe an old person.
- automatically - By itself, without a person controlling it.
- psychologist - A person who studies the mind and human behaviour, or who helps people with mental and emotional problems.
- dislike - To not like someone or something.
- fisherman - A person who catches fish, either for a living or for sport.
- well-known - Known by many people; famous.
- gender - The state of being male, female, or another identity, especially regarding social and cultural roles.
- printer - A machine connected to a computer that puts text or images onto paper.
- traveler - A person who is travelling or who often travels.
- PC - A personal computer designed to be used by one person.
- flea - A tiny jumping insect that bites animals and people and feeds on their blood.
- composer - a person who writes music
- rating - A score or mark showing how good or able something or someone is.
- advertisement - A paid notice or message that promotes a product, service, or event.
- vocabulary - The set of words a person knows and uses.
- sleepless - Without sleep; unable to sleep.
- beginner - Someone who has just started learning or doing something.
- learner - A person who is learning something.
- injure - To hurt a person or animal physically.
- policewoman - A female member of the police.
- penfriend - A person, often in another country, with whom you exchange friendly letters but rarely meet.
- stupid - Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense.
- community - A group of people who live in the same area.
- conference - A large formal meeting where people discuss a particular subject, often over several days.
- identify - To recognize someone or something and say who or what they are.
- profile - A short description of a person's life, character, or career.
- trainer - A person who trains people or animals; a coach.
- European - of or relating to Europe, its countries, peoples, or cultures
- French - of or relating to France, its people, language, or culture

### B1
- prince - The son of a king or queen, or a male member of a royal family.
- sailor - A person who works on a ship or sails boats.
- sort - A type or kind of thing or person.
- sex - Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role.
- chief - The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
- general - Relating to the main parts of something rather than the details.
- detective - A police officer whose job is to solve crimes by gathering evidence.
- drunk - Affected by drinking too much alcohol, so you cannot think or act normally.
- gay - Sexually attracted to people of the same sex; homosexual.
- spirit - The non-physical part of a person, thought of as the seat of feelings and character; the soul.
- fellow - A man or boy, often used in a friendly or casual way.
- monster - A large, frightening, imaginary creature.
- opening - A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through.
- funeral - A ceremony held for a person who has died, usually with a burial or cremation.
- personally - Used to give your own opinion.
- dating - The activity of going out with people to find a romantic partner.
- murderer - A person who kills another person on purpose.
- liar - A person who tells lies, especially one who lies often.
- giant - Extremely large.
- poison - A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed.
- governor - The person in charge of running a state or region, especially in the United States.
- prisoner - A person who is kept in a prison.
- sports - Physical games and activities played according to rules; plural of sport.
- reputation - The general opinion that people have about someone or something.
- beloved - Loved very much.
- identity - Who a person is; the qualities that make someone or something distinct.
- confirm - To say or show that something is definitely true or correct.
- status - A person's position or rank compared to others in society.
- patience - The ability to stay calm and wait without getting angry or upset.
- behalf - Acting as the representative of, or for the benefit of, someone else (usually in 'on behalf of').
- organization - A group of people working together for a shared purpose, such as a company or charity.
- monk - A man who lives apart from the world in a religious community and has taken religious vows.
- individual - A single person, considered separately from a group.
- signature - Your name written by yourself, used to show who you are or that you approve something.
- humanity - All human beings considered together as a group.
- producer - A person or company that makes goods or grows food to be sold.
- intense - very strong, great, or extreme.
- worthy - Good enough to deserve respect, attention, or a particular thing.
- typical - Having the usual qualities of a particular group, kind, or person.
- remarkable - So unusual or impressive that people notice and talk about it.
- baker - A person who makes and sells bread, cakes, and similar foods.
- homeless - Having nowhere to live.
- unfortunate - Unlucky, or caused by bad luck.
- technique - A particular way of doing something that needs skill or knowledge.
- terror - Very strong fear.
- gossip - Talk or rumours about other people's private lives, often unkind or untrue.
- mankind - All human beings considered together; the human race.
- announcement - A public or official statement giving people information.
- poet - A person who writes poems.
- tension - A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often in difficult situations.
- volunteer - A person who offers to do something, often without being paid.
- idol - A person who is greatly admired or loved, especially a famous entertainer.
- rank - A person's position or level within a group or organization.
- butcher - A person who cuts and sells meat.
- celebrity - A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.
- boxing - A sport in which two people fight by punching each other with gloved fists.
- generally - In most cases; usually.
- secretly - in a way that is hidden from other people
- carriage - A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by horses, for carrying people.
- associate - To connect one thing with another in your mind.
- exclusive - Limited to one person or group; not shared with others.
- companion - A person or animal you spend a lot of time with, often a friend or partner.
- majority - More than half of a group of people or things.
- administration - The process of running or managing an organization, business, or system.
- mutual - Felt or done by each of two or more people towards the other; reciprocal.
- medium - A way of communicating or presenting information.
- settlement - An official agreement that ends a dispute, often without going to court.
- choir - A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or at a concert.
- landlord - A person who rents out a room, house, or land to other people.
- representative - A person chosen to act or speak for others.
- magician - A performer who entertains audiences with tricks and illusions.
- herd - A large group of animals of one kind, especially cattle or other livestock, that live or move together.
- alcoholic - Containing alcohol.
- accountant - A person whose job is to keep, check, and report on money records for a person or business.
- resident - A person who lives in a particular place.
- architect - A person whose job is to design buildings and oversee their construction.
- wardrobe - A tall piece of furniture used for storing clothes.
- demonstration - A public protest by a group of people, often about a political issue.
- mechanic - A person whose job is to repair and maintain machines, especially vehicles.
- relation - The way in which two or more things are connected.
- adopt - To legally take another person's child into your family and raise it as your own.
- consideration - Careful thought about something before making a decision.
- nevertheless - In spite of what has just been said; even so.
- supposedly - According to what people say or believe, though it may not be true.
- handwriting - The way a particular person writes by hand.
- jewel - A precious stone, especially one set in a ring or necklace.
- sensation - A physical feeling that you get through your body, such as touch, heat, or pain.
- confirmation - A statement or proof that something is true or has happened.
- instructor - A person who teaches a skill or subject, especially a practical one.
- parrot - A brightly coloured tropical bird with a hooked beak that can copy human speech.
- acquaintance - Someone you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
- caller - A person who makes a telephone call.
- competitive - Involving people or companies trying to be more successful than one another.
- disabled - Having a physical or mental condition that limits movement, senses, or activities.
- skeleton - the frame of bones that supports the body of a person or animal
- establishment - A business or organization, or the place where it operates.
- terrorism - The use of violence and fear against people to achieve political aims.
- specially - For one particular purpose, person, or occasion.
- comedian - A performer whose job is to make people laugh, usually by telling jokes.
- flock - A group of birds or sheep that stay together.
- creator - A person who makes, invents, or brings something into existence.
- distribution - The way something is spread out or arranged over an area or group.
- brotherhood - A feeling of friendship and loyalty between people, as if they were brothers
- publicly - In a way that is open and seen by everyone.
- unpredictable - Impossible to know in advance; changing in ways you cannot expect
- category - A group of people or things that share the same features or qualities.
- motto - A short phrase that expresses a person's or group's guiding belief or rule.
- publisher - A company that prepares and sells books, magazines, or newspapers.
- burglar - A person who breaks into a building in order to steal.
- isolation - The state of being alone or separated from other people
- moreover - In addition to what has already been said; besides.
- sidewalk - A paved path beside a road for people to walk on.
- membership - The state of belonging to a group or organization.
- queue - A line of people or vehicles waiting their turn for something.
- scold - To tell someone angrily that they have done something wrong.
- dependent - Needing someone or something for support or in order to exist.
- prejudice - An unfair feeling of dislike or hatred toward a group of people, often based on race, religion, or gender.
- negotiation - Formal discussion in which people try to reach an agreement.
- controversial - Causing strong public disagreement or argument.
- nonetheless - In spite of what has just been said; nevertheless.
- mosquito - A small flying insect whose females bite people and animals to suck blood, leaving an itchy bump and sometimes spreading diseases.
- hairdresser - A person whose job is cutting and styling hair.
- examiner - A person who tests, marks, or judges candidates in an examination.
- Englishman - A man who is English by birth, ancestry, or nationality.
- acceptance - The act of taking or receiving something that is offered.
- accessory - An extra item, such as a scarf or bag, that completes an outfit.
- performer - A person who acts, sings, dances, or plays music for an audience.
- face-to-face - Done with people in each other's presence, not at a distance.
- racial - Relating to a person's race or to differences between races.
- sphere - A perfectly round solid shape, like a ball.
- postman - A person whose job is to deliver and collect mail.
- chemist - A scientist who studies or works with chemistry.
- defender - Someone who protects a person, place, or thing from harm.
- builder - A person whose job is to construct or repair buildings
- assign - To give someone a particular task or job to do.
- scatter - To throw or spread things over a wide area.
- diver - A person who jumps into water head first, especially as a sport.
- consumer - A person who buys and uses goods or services.
- socially - In a way that relates to society as a whole.
- librarian - A person who works in a library and helps people find books and information.
- teamwork - The effort of a group of people working together toward a shared goal.
- lifelong - Lasting for the whole of a person's life.
- unwanted - Not wanted or welcome.
- dishwasher - A machine for washing dishes automatically.
- historian - A person who studies or writes about history.
- swimmer - A person who swims or who is good at swimming.
- circular - Shaped like a circle; round.
- persuasive - Good at making people agree or believe something; convincing.
- interact - to talk to or do things with other people.
- stun - To surprise or shock someone so much that they cannot react.
- preference - A greater liking for one thing over another.
- swarm - A large group of insects, especially bees, flying close together.
- researcher - A person who studies a subject in detail to discover new facts.
- likeness - The quality of being similar to someone or something.
- smoker - A person who regularly smokes tobacco.
- citizenship - The legal status of being a citizen of a particular country.
- firefighter - A person whose job is to put out fires.
- novelist - A person who writes novels.
- characteristic - A typical quality or feature of someone or something.
- biography - The written story of a person's life.
- schoolteacher - A person who teaches in a school.
- supporter - A person who supports a team, leader, or cause.
- entertainer - A person whose job is to amuse an audience, such as a singer, actor, or comedian.
- teammate - A person who is on the same team as you.
- mathematician - A person who studies or is an expert in mathematics.
- astronomer - A scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe.
- breathless - Having difficulty breathing, especially after effort.
- spectator - A person who watches an event, especially a sport or show.
- climber - A person who climbs mountains or rocks, often as a sport.
- humorous - Funny and amusing; making people laugh.
- guitarist - A person who plays the guitar.
- participant - A person who takes part in something.
- storyteller - A person who tells stories to an audience.
- questionnaire - A printed list of questions used to collect information from people.
- golfer - A person who plays golf.
- enthusiast - A person who is very interested in and excited about a particular activity or subject.
- motionless - Not moving at all; completely still.
- blogger - A person who writes and regularly updates a blog.
- shopper - A person who is buying things or looking at things to buy in shops.
- nightlife - The entertainment and social activities available at night, such as clubs, bars, and theaters.
- schoolmate - A person who goes or went to the same school as you.
- bilingual - Able to speak two languages well.
- settler - A person who moves to live in a new area or country, especially one that few people have lived in before.
- idiom - A fixed expression whose meaning can't be guessed from its individual words.
- innovator - A person who creates or introduces new ideas, methods, or products.
- inhabitant - A person or animal that lives in a particular place.
- aborigine - a member of the original people of a country, especially Australia, before others arrived
- film-maker - A person who makes films or movies.
- interviewee - The person who is being interviewed and answers the questions.
- latecomer - A person who arrives late.
- noticeboard - A board on a wall where notices and messages are pinned for people to read.
- identity card
- public transport
- social networking
- immigrant - A person who comes to live permanently in a country that is not their own.
- organizer - A person who plans and arranges an event or activity.
- quotation - A group of words taken from a book, speech, or person and repeated by someone else.
- adviser - An expert who gives advice, especially as part of their job.
- watcher - a person who watches or closely observes someone or something

### B2
- master - To learn or become very skilled at something.
- darling - A person you love very much, often used as a loving way to address someone.
- idiot - A stupid or foolish person.
- mate - A friend.
- narrator - The person who tells a story, especially the voice telling it in a book or film.
- devil - An evil supernatural being; in many religions, the chief spirit of evil.
- inspector - A person whose job is to officially check that something is correct or meets standards.
- DNA - The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics.
- terms - The conditions of an agreement or contract.
- freak - To suddenly become very angry, frightened, or upset (often "freak out").
- alien - A creature from another planet or from outer space.
- charming - Pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you.
- senator - A member of a senate, the higher house of a parliament or legislature.
- pa - Father; dad.
- coward - A person who is too afraid to do what is difficult or dangerous.
- sensitive - Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do.
- tunnel - A passage built under the ground or through a hill, often for trains, cars, or people.
- noble - Having or showing high moral qualities such as honesty, courage, and generosity.
- tribe - A group of people who share the same culture, language, and ancestry, often led by a chief.
- deputy - A person whose rank is just below the leader and who can act for them.
- traitor - A person who betrays their country, often by helping an enemy.
- testing - The act of checking how well something works or performs.
- punk - A style of loud, fast, rebellious rock music and its associated subculture from the 1970s.
- walker - A person who walks, especially for pleasure or exercise.
- random - Happening or chosen without any plan, pattern, or reason.
- Soviet - Relating to the former Soviet Union or its people.
- medication - A medicine, or the medicines a person takes regularly.
- whip - A long thin piece of leather or rope with a handle, used for hitting animals or people.
- parade - A public celebration in which people walk or march through the streets, often with music and decorations.
- rehearsal - A practice session to prepare for a public performance such as a play or concert.
- solo - Alone, without anyone else.
- anonymous - With a name that is not known or not made public.
- fame - The state of being well known to many people.
- ally - A country or group that agrees to support another, especially in war or politics.
- worthless - Having no value or use.
- therapist - A person trained to treat people, professionally, especially their mental or physical health.
- tomb - A grave or stone structure where a dead person is buried.
- discipline - The ability to control your own behaviour and keep working hard.
- tricky - Difficult to deal with or do; complicated.
- pointed - Having a sharp end or point.
- pirate - A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
- auction - A public sale where goods are sold to the person who offers the most money.
- bully - A person who deliberately frightens or hurts weaker people
- rebel - A person who fights against or refuses to obey those in power.
- hilarious - Extremely funny; making people laugh a lot.
- publicity - Attention or interest from the public, especially through newspapers, TV, or social media.
- exception - A person, thing, or case that is not included in a general rule or statement.
- caring - Kind, and showing concern and sympathy for other people.
- racist - Treating people unfairly or with hatred because of their race.
- memorial - A structure or object that helps people remember a person or event.
- sophisticated - Advanced and complicated in design or method.
- revolutionary - Completely new and bringing a major change.
- panel - A group of people who discuss, judge, or answer questions in public.
- bartender - A person whose job is making and serving drinks at a bar.
- rally - A large public meeting held to support a cause or a person.
- disorder - An illness or condition that affects the normal working of the body or mind.
- sketch - a quick, rough drawing that is not meant to be finished or detailed
- gangster - A member of an organized group of criminals.
- institution - A large, important, long-established organization, such as a university, bank, or hospital.
- pension - A regular sum of money paid to a person after they retire from work.
- rival - A person, team, or company competing with another for the same thing.
- elite - The richest, most powerful, or most talented people in a society or group.
- radical - Involving great or complete change.
- rack - A frame or shelf for holding or hanging things.
- outrageous - Shocking and unacceptable.
- legendary - So famous and admired that people tell stories about it.
- consult - To go to a person or source for advice or information.
- carnival - A public festival with music, parades, dancing, and people in costumes.
- barrier - Something that stops you from making progress or reaching a goal.
- thoughtful - Showing kindness and care for what other people need or feel.
- foreman - A person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a building site.
- psychology - The scientific study of the mind and human behaviour.
- keeper - A person who looks after or guards something or someone.
- collector - A person who gathers and keeps a set of similar things as a hobby.
- partnership - A working relationship in which people or groups share responsibility for a goal.
- salon - A place where people go to have their hair or beauty treatments done.
- millionaire - A person who has at least a million dollars, pounds, or other currency.
- associated - Connected with or related to a particular thing, person, or idea.
- queer - Relating to people whose sexuality or gender does not fit traditional norms; used as a positive self-description by many.
- injection - The act of putting a drug or liquid into the body with a needle, or the dose given this way.
- formation - The act or process of forming or developing something.
- bomber - A military aircraft built to carry and drop bombs.
- mentor - An experienced person who gives advice and guidance to someone less experienced.
- norm - What is usual, normal, or expected.
- exile - The state of being forced to live away from your home or country.
- boxer - A person who fights with their fists as a sport.
- maestro - A great composer, conductor, or musician.
- gardener - A person who grows plants and takes care of a garden, as a job or hobby.
- nuisance - Something that annoys you or causes trouble.
- wit - The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
- recruit - To find and take on new members, workers, or soldiers.
- dynamic - Full of energy and new ideas; lively and forceful.
- translator - A person whose job is to change written text from one language into another.
- belongings - The things that a person owns, especially items they can carry.
- liberal - Willing to respect and accept ideas, behaviour, or opinions different from your own.
- karaoke - A form of entertainment in which people sing popular songs along with recorded music while reading the words on a screen.
- privately - In a way that is secret or only between the people directly involved.
- dense - Containing a lot of things or people packed closely together.
- sympathetic - Showing that you understand and care about someone's feelings or problems.
- founder - A person who starts or establishes a company, organization, or institution.
- tame - (Of an animal) used to people and not wild or dangerous.
- outsider - Someone who does not belong to a particular group, community, or organization.
- scrooge - A person who hates spending money; a miser.
- captive - Kept as a prisoner or not allowed to be free.
- needy - Very poor and lacking the things needed to live.
- offender - A person who breaks the law; a criminal.
- patriot - A person who loves their country and is proud to support and defend it.
- influential - Having a lot of power to affect people, decisions, or events.
- tyrant - A ruler who uses power in a cruel and unjust way.
- conquest - The act of taking control of a country or people by force.
- popularity - The state of being liked or enjoyed by many people.
- usher - To lead or guide someone to a place, especially to their seat.
- holder - An object made to hold or support something.
- circumstance - A fact or condition that affects a situation or event.
- supervision - The act of watching over and directing a person, group, or activity.
- diarrhea - An illness in which a person passes very soft or watery waste from the bowels frequently.
- supplier - A person or company that provides goods or services to others.
- analyst - A person whose job is to study information carefully and explain what it means.
- dictator - A ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one who took it by force and rules cruelly.
- commonwealth - A group of countries or states that share a common government or interests.
- inventor - A person who creates or designs something new.
- trader - A person who makes a living by buying and selling goods or shares.
- muse - A person or thing that gives an artist ideas and inspiration.
- helper - A person who helps someone with a task.
- nobility - The group of people in a society who have a high social rank, often with inherited titles; the aristocracy.
- starvation - Severe suffering or death caused by not having enough food.
- explorer - A person who travels to unknown or unfamiliar places to discover new things.
- diplomat - An official who represents their country in dealings with other countries.
- peer - To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something clearly.
- youthful - Young, or looking and seeming young.
- manufacturer - A person or company that makes goods, especially in large quantities.
- flawless - Perfect, with no faults or mistakes.
- controversy - A serious public argument or disagreement about something.
- seeker - A person who is looking for something or trying to get it.
- needless - Not needed and able to be avoided; unnecessary.
- worldly - Concerned with ordinary life and material things rather than with religion or the spirit.
- disposition - A person's natural character or mood.
- infrastructure - The basic systems and facilities a country or community needs to function, such as roads, power, and water.
- ballot - A piece of paper used to record a secret vote.
- holocaust - A huge act of destruction and loss of life, especially by war or fire.
- supervise - To watch over and direct a person, group, or task to make sure it is done properly.
- outing - A short trip taken for pleasure, usually with other people.
- trainee - A person who is being trained for a job.
- bossy - Always telling other people what to do in an annoying way.
- bio - A short description of a person's life or background, often on a profile.
- infectious - Able to be passed from one person to another, used about a disease.
- trio - A group of three people or things considered together.
- lush - Growing thickly and healthily; full of green plants.
- infect - To pass a disease to a person, animal, or thing.
- selfless - caring more about other people's needs than your own
- spokesman - A man who speaks officially on behalf of a person or group.
- archaeologist - A person who studies human history by digging up and examining old objects and remains.
- follower - A person who subscribes to someone's posts on social media.
- nobleman - A man of high social rank, especially one with an inherited title.
- pedestrian - A person who is walking, especially in a street or area where there are vehicles.
- incurable - Not able to be cured.
- obituary - An article in a newspaper about a person who has recently died, often describing their life.
- mimic - To copy the way someone speaks or behaves, often to make people laugh.
- thoughtless - Not thinking about how your actions affect other people; inconsiderate.
- unattractive - Not pleasant to look at; lacking beauty or charm.
- stereotype - A fixed, oversimplified idea about what a person or group is like.
- recruitment - The process of finding and hiring new people for jobs or for the armed forces.
- healthcare - The services that keep people healthy and treat illness.
- excel - To be very good at something; to do something extremely well.
- ethic - A set of beliefs about what is right and wrong that guides a person or group.
- jeweler - A person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry.
- aristocracy - The highest social class, usually with inherited titles and wealth.
- shopkeeper - A person who owns or runs a small shop.
- commemorate - To honor and remember an important person or event, often with a ceremony.
- mobility - The ability to move or be moved freely.
- attribute - To say that something is caused by or belongs to a particular person or thing.
- playwright - A person who writes plays for the theatre.
- sociable - Friendly and enjoying the company of other people.
- alcoholism - A serious illness in which a person cannot control their drinking of alcohol.
- spokesperson - A person who speaks officially on behalf of a group, company, or organization.
- vocalist - A singer, especially in a band or group.
- socialize - To spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way.
- nomad - A member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one fixed home, often to find food or pasture for their animals.
- programmer - A person who writes computer programs.
- mumble - To speak quietly and unclearly so people cannot understand you.
- giveaway - Something given to people for free, often to promote a product.
- innate - Existing in a person or animal from birth; natural rather than learned.
- artificially - In a way made by people rather than naturally.
- dropout - A person who leaves school or college before finishing their course.
- laborer - A person who does hard physical work, especially work that needs strength rather than special skill.
- mover - A person whose job is to help people carry their belongings to a new home.
- humbug - Dishonest talk or behaviour meant to trick people; nonsense.
- gook - An offensive slur for an Asian person.
- iceman - A person who delivers or sells blocks of ice, especially before fridges were common.
- bathhouse - A building with baths that the public can use to wash or relax.
- villager - A person who lives in a village.
- cyclist - A person who rides a bicycle.
- culturally - In a way that relates to the culture of a society or group.
- pessimist - A person who always expects bad things to happen.
- educator - A person whose job is to teach or educate others.
- gravestone - A stone placed on a grave that shows the name of the dead person.
- certification - An official qualification proving that a person is able to do something.
- countryman - A person from your own country.
- mistreat - To treat a person or animal badly or cruelly.
- impressionist - A painter who works in the Impressionist style.
- authoritative - Trusted as accurate and reliable because it comes from real knowledge.
- shoplifter - A person who steals goods from a shop.
- motorist - A person who drives a car.
- theorist - A person who develops or studies theories, especially in science or the arts.
- walkabout - A public walk by a famous person to meet ordinary people informally.
- Shakespearean - Relating to William Shakespeare or his plays and poems.
- retailer - A person or business that sells goods directly to customers.
- densely - In a way where things or people are packed closely together.
- orator - A skilled and persuasive public speaker.
- cellist - A person who plays the cello.
- salesperson - A person whose job is to sell things, often in a shop.
- publicize - To make something widely known to the public.
- bulimia - An eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food and then forces themselves to vomit
- apostrophe - The punctuation mark ('), used to show missing letters or possession.
- humanist - A person who believes in human values and reason rather than in religion.
- worldview - The overall way a person or group sees and understands life and the world.
- protester - A person who publicly shows strong disagreement with something, often as part of a group.
- figurative - Using words in a non-literal way, such as in metaphors and similes.
- personification - A way of writing that gives human qualities to an object, animal, or idea.
- legislator - A person who makes or votes on laws, especially a member of a parliament or congress.
- subculture - A group within a society whose customs, tastes, or beliefs differ from the main culture.
- islander - A person who lives on an island
- quarrelsome - Tending to argue with people; easily annoyed and ready to fight.
- humanize - To make someone or something seem more human, sympathetic, or easy to relate to.
- salesmanship - The skill of persuading people to buy products, services, or ideas.
- layabout - A lazy person who avoids work.
- skateboarder - a person who rides a skateboard
- furor - A sudden, widespread outburst of anger or excitement among many people.
- spokeswoman - A woman who speaks officially on behalf of a person or group.
- accessibility - How easy it is to reach, enter, or use something.
- doorkeeper - A person who guards an entrance and controls who goes in and out.
- unworldly - Not interested in money, possessions, or social success; spiritually minded.
- personify - To be a perfect example of a particular quality.
- dehumanize - To treat people as if they are not human, removing their dignity and human qualities.
- lawmaker - A person who creates or passes laws, such as a member of parliament or congress.
- popularize - To make something widely known and liked by ordinary people.
- essayist - A person who writes essays.
- bewilder - To confuse someone completely, especially with too many choices or details.
- examinee - A person who is taking an examination or test.
- nonprofessional - Not done as a paid job; amateur.
- cyberaddict - A person who is addicted to using computers or the Internet.
- first person
- native speaker
- netsurfer - A person who browses the Internet.
- third person
- barnacle - a marine crustacean with a shell that attaches itself permanently to surfaces such as rocks or ship hulls
- bicker - to argue about petty and trivial matters
- lunatic - a person with severe mental illness
- pester - to annoy or bother someone persistently
- putter - a golf club with a flat, curved face used for rolling the ball on the green
- stag - a male deer, especially a red deer over five years old
- enroll - To officially join a course, school, or organization.
- manhood - the status of being a man
- colonization - the act of colonizing
- reformer - a person who works to improve or change an institution, law, religion, or society
- savior - a person who rescues someone from danger, harm, or serious difficulty
- passerby - a person who happens to be walking or traveling past a place
- townspeople - the people who live in a particular town
- populate - to live in a place or supply it with inhabitants
- landowner - a person or organization that owns land
- deliverer - a person who rescues or frees others from danger, captivity, or oppression
- gatekeeper - a person who guards or controls passage through a gate or entrance
- humanly - within the limits of human ability, effort, or endurance, especially in the phrase humanly possible
- superman - a man imagined to possess extraordinary or superhuman powers and abilities
- passer - a person who passes by a place, especially in the compound passer-by
- well-wisher - a person who hopes for and expresses support for another person's or cause's success or welfare
- prostitute - a person who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
- chewer - a person or animal that chews, especially a person who habitually chews tobacco
- namesake - a person or thing that has the same name as another
- caveman - an early human popularly imagined as living in caves
- sociology - the systematic study of society, social institutions, relationships, groups, and patterns of human behaviour
- swinger - a person who takes part in consensual partner-swapping or group sexual activity
- resettle - to settle or begin living again in a different place
- Māori - a member of the Indigenous Polynesian people of Aotearoa New Zealand
- Mexican - relating to Mexico, its people, languages, or culture
- outreach - organized efforts to contact and provide information or services to people who might otherwise lack access

### C1
- foreigner - A person from another country.
- attorney - A lawyer; someone who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court.
- demon - An evil supernatural being or spirit.
- commissioner - An official who heads a government department or public body, such as a police force.
- clan - A large group of families descended from a common ancestor.
- casino - A building or room where people gamble on games of chance.
- mob - A large, disorderly crowd of people, often angry or violent.
- handling - The way someone deals with or manages a situation, task, or people.
- communist - A person who believes in communism, a system where property is owned by the community as a whole.
- gathering - A meeting of people, often for a social or special occasion.
- lesbian - A woman who is sexually and romantically attracted to other women.
- civilian - A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.
- tribal - Relating to or typical of a tribe.
- riot - A violent disturbance by a large, uncontrolled crowd of people.
- cult - A religious group with extreme or unusual beliefs whose members are intensely devoted to a leader.
- handful - A small number of people or things.
- assassination - The murder of an important or famous person, usually for political reasons.
- carrier - A person or thing that carries or transports something.
- juvenile - Relating to young people or children.
- gem - A precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut and polished, especially for jewellery.
- aggression - Angry or violent behaviour or feelings towards another person.
- hypocrite - A person who pretends to have beliefs or standards that their own actions do not match.
- advocate - To publicly support or recommend a particular idea or course of action.
- apprentice - A young person learning a skilled trade by working with an expert.
- demo - A practical display showing how something works or what it can do.
- tenant - A person who pays rent to use land or a building owned by someone else.
- quarry - A large open pit where stone, slate, or sand is dug out of the ground.
- socialist - A person who supports socialism, a system in which the community or government controls how wealth and resources are shared.
- epidemic - The fast spread of an infectious disease through a population.
- privileged - Having special advantages, rights, or opportunities that most people do not have.
- debut - A person's first public performance or appearance.
- sexuality - A person's sexual feelings, attractions, and identity.
- credibility - The quality of being believable and trustworthy.
- insensitive - Not caring about or noticing other people's feelings.
- initiate - To start or set something in motion.
- appealing - Attractive or interesting; making you want it or like it.
- isolate - to separate someone or something from others
- eccentric - Behaving in a strange or unusual way; unconventional.
- transit - The movement of people or goods from one place to another
- allegedly - According to what people say, though it has not been proven.
- casualty - A person killed or injured in an accident, disaster, or war.
- solidarity - Unity and mutual support among a group of people who share the same goal or interest.
- pioneer - A person who is among the first to develop or explore a new area, idea, or activity.
- demise - The end or failure of something.
- orientation - A meeting or short course that introduces people to a new job, school, or situation.
- mythology - The collection of traditional stories of a people about gods, heroes, and the origins of the world.
- constitutional - Relating to the constitution, the basic set of laws and principles of a country.
- counsellor - A person trained to give advice and support to people with problems.
- aquarium - A glass tank or bowl filled with water for keeping fish and other water animals.
- aide - A person whose job is to help and assist someone important, such as a politician.
- mingle - To move around and talk with many different people at a social event.
- delegation - A group of people chosen to represent a country, organization, or group.
- fiend - A cruel or evil person.
- voluntary - Done by choice, of one's own free will.
- fairness - The quality of treating people equally and according to the rules.
- diversity - The state of having many different kinds of people or things together.
- collaboration - The act of working together with others on a shared task.
- midwife - A trained person who helps women during pregnancy and childbirth.
- suburban - Relating to or located in the residential areas on the edge of a city.
- feminist - A person who supports equal rights for women and men.
- slob - A lazy, untidy, or messy person.
- humanitarian - Concerned with reducing human suffering and improving people's lives.
- timid - Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened.
- activist - A person who works energetically to bring about social or political change.
- psyche - the human mind, especially its deep feelings, thoughts, and attitudes
- succession - A number of people or things that follow one after another.
- consultation - A meeting with an expert, such as a doctor or lawyer, to get advice.
- youngster - A young person, especially a child or teenager.
- spam - Unwanted emails or messages, usually advertising, sent to many people at once.
- exploitation - The unfair treatment of people in order to benefit from their work or situation.
- genocide - The deliberate killing of a large group of people because of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.
- oversee - To watch over and direct a person, group, or piece of work to make sure it is done properly.
- landmark - A well-known building or feature that is easy to recognize and helps people find their way.
- endorsement - Public approval or support for a person, product, or idea.
- insider - A person who has special knowledge about how a group, company, or organization works from within.
- coordinator - A person whose job is to organize people or activities so they work well together.
- mutually - In a way that is shared by or affects two or more people equally
- integrated - Combined with other parts to form a single, well-working whole.
- suitor - A man who wants to marry or have a romantic relationship with a particular woman.
- high-profile - Receiving a lot of public attention; well known.
- communal - for or by a group rather than individuals
- staple - A basic, essential food or item that people use regularly.
- coordination - The organizing of people or activities so they work well together.
- militant - Strongly active and aggressive in support of a cause, and ready to fight for it.
- selective - Careful about what you choose, accepting only the best or only certain things.
- tycoon - A wealthy and powerful business person.
- contender - Someone who has a real chance of winning a competition or prize.
- buffoon - A person who behaves in a ridiculous or foolish way.
- niche - A specialized area or position that suits a person or business well.
- respective - Belonging separately to each of the people or things mentioned.
- circulate - To move continuously around a system and back to the start
- fiddler - A person who plays the violin, especially folk or traditional music.
- taxpayer - A person who pays taxes.
- magnetism - The physical force by which magnets attract or repel iron and other materials.
- trustee - A person who is legally responsible for managing property or money for someone else.
- rapport - A close, friendly relationship in which people understand each other and communicate well.
- collaborator - A person who works together with others on a shared task or goal.
- anthropology - The scientific study of human beings, their societies, cultures, and development.
- physique - The shape and form of a person's body, especially when muscular.
- reportedly - According to what people say or to news reports, though not certainly true.
- citation - A short note that credits the source of information or a quotation.
- ideological - Relating to a system of political, social, or economic ideas and beliefs.
- anthropologist - A scientist who studies human societies, cultures, and origins.
- extremist - A person who holds extreme political or religious views and may use extreme methods.
- strapping - (of a person) tall, strong, and healthy-looking.
- cynic - A person who believes people are selfish and expects the worst of them.
- stimulus - Something that encourages activity or growth, especially in the economy.
- demographic - Relating to the size and makeup of human populations
- desertion - The act of abandoning a person, duty, or cause that you should support.
- notable - Important or interesting enough to be noticed; worth paying attention to.
- unmanned - Operated without a person on board or in control.
- constituency - An area whose voters elect a representative to a parliament or assembly.
- screenwriter - A person who writes the scripts for films or television programmes.
- individuality - the qualities that make a person or thing different from everyone or everything else
- impersonate - To pretend to be another person, especially to deceive others.
- sentient - Able to feel, sense, or experience things.
- arbor - a framework that supports climbing plants
- sponsorship - Financial or other support given by a sponsor to a person, event, or organization.
- stimuli - Things that cause a reaction or response in people, animals, or things (plural of stimulus)
- regulator - An official person or body that sets and enforces the rules of an industry or activity.
- impersonation - The act of pretending to be another person.
- norms - Accepted standards or ways of behaving that are usual in a society or group.
- overseer - A person who watches over and directs the work of others.
- tactful - Careful not to say or do anything that might upset or offend other people.
- impersonator - An entertainer who copies the voice and manner of famous people.
- telltale - Clearly revealing something, often something meant to be hidden.
- elitist - Believing that a small group of privileged people should have the most power or be treated as the best.
- subscriber - A person who pays to regularly receive a publication or service.
- rediscover - To find or experience again something you had lost or forgotten.
- applicable - Relevant to a particular person, thing, or situation; able to be used in a given case.
- altruism - Unselfish concern for the welfare and happiness of other people.
- collaborative - Involving two or more people working together.
- self-worth - The sense that you are a good and valuable person.
- mountaineer - A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure.
- ceaseless - Continuing without ever stopping.
- possessor - A person who owns or holds something.
- chauffer - A misspelling of chauffeur, a person employed to drive someone's car.
- personalize - To adapt something to suit the needs or tastes of a particular person.
- viciousness - the trait of extreme cruelty
- socialization - The process of learning the behaviour and customs of one's society, especially as a child.
- dramatist - A person who writes plays.
- paternalistic - Looking after people in a kind but controlling way, deciding what is best for them without asking.
- insensitively - In a way that shows no concern for other people's feelings.
- demography - The study of human populations and how they change in size and makeup
- paywall - A system that blocks access to online content unless you pay for it
- personalization - The act of adapting something to suit a person's needs or tastes.
- insightfully - In a way that shows deep understanding of a person or situation.
- maternalistic - Treating people in a caring but controlling, mother-like way.
- gawker - a person who stares openly and often rudely
- inquest - a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death
- insignia - a badge or emblem of authority or honor
- limpet - a marine mollusk with a conical shell that clings tightly to rocks
- rout - a disorderly retreat of defeated troops
- secession - the action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state
- snooty - showing disapproval or contempt towards others perceived as socially inferior
- willowy - gracefully tall, slender, and lithe, often used to describe a person's physique
- straggler - a person or animal that falls behind or becomes separated from a group
- cannibal - a person who eats human flesh
- gent - an informal term for a man, especially one regarded as a gentleman
- peasantry - peasants considered collectively as a rural social class
- menfolk - the male members of a family, community, or other group, often in traditional or old-fashioned usage
- clique - a small, exclusive group whose members associate closely and may use their influence to exclude outsiders
- adolescence - the period of development between childhood and adulthood, beginning around puberty
- intercultural - involving, occurring between, or relating to people from different cultures
- disturber - a person or thing that interrupts peace, order, concentration, or normal activity
- chaperone - a responsible adult who accompanies and supervises one or more younger people, historically for safety and social propriety
- senor - a Spanish or Spanish-speaking man, especially when addressed or referred to with the title equivalent to Mr. or sir
- depopulation - a substantial decline in the number of people living in a place
- womanhood - the state or period of being an adult woman
- dowager - a widow who holds property, income, or a title derived from her late husband
- ladyship - a respectful title or form of reference for a woman who holds or is entitled to a rank of nobility
- malay - a member of a Southeast Asian people native especially to the Malay Peninsula and parts of the Malay Archipelago
- Persian - relating to Iran, especially its Persian people, language, culture, or history
- Tasmanian - a native or inhabitant of Tasmania, an island state of Australia

### C2
- corpse - A dead body, especially of a person.
- viper - a person who is considered dangerous
- goblin - a small, grotesque, supernatural, and folkloric creature that makes trouble for human beings
- hysteria - Wild, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or panic, that spreads through a group of people.
- hermit - A person who lives alone and avoids the company of others.
- huddle - To crowd closely together, often for warmth or safety.
- palate - The roof of the mouth, which separates the mouth from the nasal passage.
- curator - A person who manages and organizes a collection in a museum, gallery, or library.
- sever - to cut off from a whole
- cadaver - the dead body of a human being
- beneficiary - A person who gains an advantage or benefit from something.
- smother - deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
- condone - To accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is wrong.
- scavenger - An animal that feeds on dead bodies or rotting matter.
- anonymity - The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden.
- integration - The process of becoming a full, accepted part of a community, especially for people from a different background.
- callous - Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering.
- exorcist - A person who performs rituals to drive out evil spirits.
- posterity - All future generations of people.
- mystique - An air of mystery, fascination, or special importance surrounding a person or thing.
- deviant - Differing sharply from what is normal or socially accepted.
- contagion - The spread of a disease from one person to another by close contact.
- philanthropist - A person who gives money and help to good causes to improve people's lives.
- recluse - A person who chooses to live alone and avoid other people.
- embodiment - A person or thing that is a perfect example of an idea or quality.
- gentleness - acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
- adept - Highly skilled and capable at something.
- deterrent - Something that discourages people from doing something.
- vandal - A person who deliberately destroys or damages property, especially other people's.
- practitioner - A person who works in a profession or skilled field, especially medicine or law.
- cinematographer - The person in charge of the camera work and lighting when making a film.
- ingrate - A person who shows no gratitude for what they have been given.
- magnate - A very rich and powerful person in business or industry.
- depressive - Relating to or showing depression; gloomy and low in spirit.
- allotment - An amount of something given to a person or set aside for a purpose.
- philistine - A person who has no interest in or appreciation of art and culture.
- hapless - Unlucky in a way that brings misfortune; ill-fated.
- virtuoso - A person who is extremely skilled, especially a brilliant musician.
- fraternal - (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova
- arcane - Mysterious and understood by only a few people.
- gauche - Awkward and lacking social grace; likely to say or do the wrong thing.
- seamless - perfectly consistent and coherent
- dispersal - The act of spreading or scattering things or people over a wide area.
- reclusive - Choosing to live alone and avoid contact with other people.
- curate - To carefully select and organize items, such as art, content, or products.
- breadwinner - The person whose earnings are the main source of income for a household.
- impresario - A person who organizes and finances concerts, plays, or other entertainment.
- yokel - a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
- toady - a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
- milieu - The social setting or surroundings in which someone lives or works.
- attuned - Aware of and able to respond well to something, such as people's feelings or a situation.
- listless - lacking zest or vivacity
- archetype - A perfect or typical example of a kind of person or thing.
- cull - To select and gather the best items from a larger group.
- instigator - someone who deliberately foments trouble
- schlep - a Yiddish term for an awkward and stupid person
- anthropological - Relating to anthropology, the study of human societies and cultures.
- zoologist - A scientist who studies animals.
- derision - Mocking laughter or scorn; the act of making fun of someone or something.
- denunciation - A strong public statement criticizing someone or something.
- enabler - A person or thing that makes something possible or helps it happen.
- disseminate - To spread information or ideas widely to many people.
- archetypal - Being a perfect or most typical example of a kind of person or thing.
- ignominious - Causing or deserving public shame and dishonour.
- vandalize - To deliberately damage or destroy property, especially public or other people's property.
- saunter - a careless leisurely gait
- wordsmith - A person who uses words skilfully, especially a writer.
- mien - A person's appearance, manner, or facial expression, especially as a sign of mood or character.
- utilitarian - Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive.
- egalitarian - Believing in or based on equal rights and opportunities for everyone.
- tranquilize - To make a person or animal calm, often by giving them a sedative drug.
- lyricist - A person who writes the words for songs.
- crony - A close friend or companion, often one who shares in someone's activities.
- anarchic - Without any law, order, or control; chaotic.
- idiosyncratic - Particular to one individual; distinctive or peculiar to a person.
- souse - pork trimmings chopped, pickled, and jelled
- hotelier - A person who owns or manages a hotel.
- conciliation - The act of ending a conflict and bringing people back to peace.
- anthropologically - From the perspective of anthropology, the study of human cultures.
- townsman - a person from the same town as yourself
- idiosyncrasy - An unusual habit or feature that is typical of one particular person.
- plutocrat - A person who holds power because of their great wealth.
- presentational - Relating to how something is presented or shown to people.
- taste-maker - A person whose opinions shape what becomes fashionable or popular.
- preservationist - A person who works to protect historic buildings, natural areas, or endangered species
- proscription - An official ban or prohibition on something.
- mull over
- consanguineous - related by blood or descended from the same ancestor
- hagiography - a biography of a saint or venerated person, often idealized or exaggerated
- physiognomy - a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character
- uxoricide - the act of killing one's wife
- bystander - a person who is present at an event but does not take part
- onlooker - a person who watches an event without taking part
- patriarchal - relating to a social system in which men hold primary power and authority
- humorist - a person known for creating, writing, or performing humor, especially one who regularly tells amusing stories
- depopulate - to greatly reduce or remove the population of a place
- ostracism - deliberate exclusion from a group or from social acceptance
- sociability - the quality or disposition of enjoying and engaging readily in the company of others
- physiognomist - a practitioner of physiognomy, the discredited practice of judging character or personality from facial features and outward appearance
- womenkind - women considered collectively; womankind
- fellowman - another human being, especially one regarded as sharing a common humanity or community
- sharer - a person who gives, receives, uses, or possesses part of something jointly with others
- tableful - a group of people seated together at a table
- signor - a courtesy title used before the name of, or in addressing, an Italian man; equivalent to Mr. or sir
- gentlewoman - a woman of high social standing or good family, or one regarded as cultured and well-mannered; old-fashioned
- senorita - a Spanish or Spanish-speaking girl or unmarried young woman, especially when addressed or referred to with the title equivalent to Miss
- tenantry - the tenants of an estate, district, or landlord considered collectively
- grandee - a nobleman of the highest rank in Spain or Portugal
- handmaiden - historical: a female personal attendant or servant
- gentility - refined manners, appearance, or social behavior associated with being genteel
- freemasonry - the organization, beliefs, and ceremonies of the Freemasons
- womankind - old-fashioned: women considered collectively, especially in contrast with men
- prenomen - a variant spelling of praenomen: the first or personal name in an ancient Roman name, preceding the nomen and cognomen
- nurturer - a person who cares for, supports, or encourages the growth and development of someone or something
- esquire - in the United States, a lawyer, especially when Esquire or Esq. is placed after the person's name
- handmaid - dated or historical: a female personal servant or attendant
- hobnob - to associate or socialize familiarly, especially with important or high-status people
- cavalier - showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern
- gentlefolk - historical: people considered well-born, genteel, or of high social rank
- cosmopolite - literary: a person who is at home in many countries and regards the whole world as their community
- procurer - a person who obtains or supplies someone or something for another, often through effort or special arrangements
- spinster - dated and often disparaging: an unmarried woman, especially one regarded as past the usual age for marriage
- beldame - archaic and often disparaging: an old woman, especially one imagined as ugly or witchlike
- myrmidon - a subordinate who carries out a powerful person's orders unquestioningly or ruthlessly
- starver - a person who starves another or is held responsible for depriving people of food or livelihood
- servitor - archaic or formal: a male servant or attendant
- nipper - informal, chiefly British: a young child
- indigene - an indigenous person, animal, or plant; a native of a place
- fraternization - friendly or brotherly association with other people
- borderer - a person who lives near a border between countries or districts
- cannibalism - the practice of a human eating human flesh
- repeople - to populate a place again after its inhabitants have left, disappeared, or been imagined away
- waif - especially historical: a homeless, abandoned, or neglected person, especially a child
- lionize - to treat someone as a celebrity or person of exceptional importance and give them conspicuous social attention
- Burmese - the principal language of Myanmar, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan language family
- bordello - a house or establishment where people pay for sexual services; a brothel
- Siamese - historical: relating to Siam, the former name of Thailand, or to its people, culture, or language
- troglodyte - a person who lives in a cave, especially a supposed or prehistoric cave-dweller
- marchioness - the wife or widow of a marquess
- papuan - a native or inhabitant of Papua; more broadly, especially historically, an Indigenous person of New Guinea or adjacent parts of Melanesia
- Ainu - a member of the Indigenous people native chiefly to Hokkaido and historically also to Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands
- Aymara - a member of an Indigenous people of the central Andes, especially in Bolivia, Peru, and northern Chile
- babu - South Asian, often historical in English: a respectful title or form of address for a man, commonly placed after a personal name
- Berber - a member of one of the Indigenous peoples of North Africa; many people prefer the self-designation Amazigh, plural Imazighen
- concubine - historical: a woman recognized as a man's sexual partner but given lower social or legal status than a wife
- Javan - a native or inhabitant of the Indonesian island of Java; Javanese is now more usual for the principal ethnic group
- Mandan - a member of an Indigenous people whose traditional homelands lie along the upper Missouri River in the northern Great Plains
- Melanesian - a person from Melanesia, the southwestern Pacific region that includes New Guinea and several neighboring island groups
- Mongolian - relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture
- Peruvian - relating to Peru, its people, languages, culture, or geography
- Toda - a member of an Indigenous Dravidian people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, southern India
- Vedda - a member of an Indigenous minority people of Sri Lanka, also known by the self-designation Wanniyalaeto
- tribesman - a male member of a tribe or tribal community
- Athenian - a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Athens, especially of ancient Athens
- debutante - a young woman formally introduced into fashionable society, traditionally at a ball or reception
- milord - a respectful form of address for an English nobleman or lord
- shipmate - a fellow member of a ship's crew or a person traveling on the same ship

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- ace - a person who excels at something, or a playing card marked with a single pip
- ass - a donkey, or a foolish or stupid person
- hereafter - from now on or after this; the life after death
- bitch - a female dog; (vulgar) a spiteful person or to complain
- comfortless - without comfort, consolation, or ease
- sober - not drunk; serious, solemn, or restrained
- babe - a baby or young child; an inexperienced person; an attractive person
- blitheness - carefree cheerfulness or lighthearted indifference
- flake - a small thin fragment; an unreliable person; to peel off
- beleaguer - to surround with troops; to beset with difficulties or harassment
- chum - a close friend; (verb) to bait water with fish remains to attract fish
- desist - to cease or stop doing something
- bowelless - lacking compassion or pity; without bowels of mercy (archaic)
- controller - a person or device that directs or regulates something
- crackpot - an eccentric or foolish person with strange ideas
- elder - older, or a senior and respected member of a group
- geriatric - relating to old people and their health care
- jerk - a sudden sharp movement, or a contemptible person
- luster - a gentle sheen or radiant glow
- mystic - a person who seeks union with the divine, or spiritually mysterious
- admirer - a person who regards another with admiration
- cleric - a member of the clergy; an ordained religious official
- comely - (of a person) pleasant to look at; attractive
- compassionless - lacking compassion; pitiless
- counselor - a person who gives professional advice or guidance
- crank - an eccentric person; a bent arm-and-handle used to turn a shaft
- defer - to postpone; or to yield respectfully to another's wishes
- doer - a person who acts rather than merely talks or thinks
- fellowship - friendly companionship among people with shared interests
- sophisticate - a worldly, cultured person of refined tastes
- waver - to be unsteady or undecided; to falter
- adherent - a supporter of a person, cause, or belief
- anchorite - a person who lives in seclusion for religious reasons; a hermit
- antagonist - a person who actively opposes or is hostile to another
- betrayer - a person who is disloyal to a trust or cause
- breather - a brief pause for rest
- canvass - to solicit votes or opinions from people in an area
- chinese - relating to China, its people, or its languages
- crook - a dishonest person, or a bent or hooked thing
- dauntless - showing fearlessness and determination
- dupe - a person easily deceived, or to deceive such a person
- fancier - a person with a special interest in breeding or keeping something
- fink - an informer or contemptible person; to inform on someone
- gossiper - a person who habitually spreads idle talk or rumors about others
- greek - relating to Greece, its people, or its language
- inhuman - lacking human warmth or compassion; cruel and barbarous
- mortality - the condition of being mortal; the death rate within a population
- outlier - a person or value markedly different from the rest of a group
- purchaser - a person who buys something; a buyer
- surrogate - a substitute or stand-in for another person or thing
- vernacular - the everyday language of ordinary people in a region
- acclaim - enthusiastic public praise; to praise enthusiastically
- assemblage - a collection or gathering of things or people
- barbarian - an uncivilized or savage person; brutish
- benefactor - a person who gives help or financial support
- bouncer - a person employed to eject troublemakers from a venue; a fast bowled ball
- buddha - a person who has attained enlightenment in Buddhism; an image of such a being
- bugger - British vulgar term for a person or thing; to spoil or tire out
- caricature - an exaggerated representation of a person for comic or satirical effect
- china - fine porcelain tableware; British rhyming slang for a close friend
- cuss - to swear or curse; informally, an awkward person or creature
- daredevil - a recklessly bold person who takes dangerous risks
- doings - activities or events, especially of a notable or social kind
- dope - an illicit drug; informally, information, or a foolish person
- exemplar - a person or thing serving as a typical or ideal model
- fabulist - a composer of fables; a liar or inventor of tall tales
- faultless - without flaw or error; perfect
- garner - to gather or collect, especially support or information
- glimmer - a faint or wavering light; a trace or hint
- holler - to shout or call out loudly
- idler - a person who avoids work; also a freely rotating gear or pulley
- ilk - a type or kind of person or thing
- leech - a blood-sucking worm; also, a person who exploits others parasitically
- liability - legal responsibility; also, a person or thing causing disadvantage
- matchless - so good as to have no equal; incomparable
- oracle - a person or agency considered to give wise or authoritative guidance
- renegade - a person who deserts a cause or group; a rebel
- tenantless - having no tenant or occupant; vacant
- abduct - to carry off a person by force or deception
- accomplice - a person who helps another commit a crime
- accuser - a person who charges another with a fault or crime
- acquit - to free a person from a criminal charge by verdict
- acquittal - a judgment that a person is not guilty of the charge
- addlehead - a foolish or muddle-headed person
- adorer - a person who loves or admires another deeply
- adventurer - a person who seeks out exciting or risky undertakings
- airhead - a silly or unintelligent person
- allegiance - loyalty or commitment to a person, cause, or nation
- altruist - a person devoted to the welfare of others
- arse - vulgar British term for the buttocks or a foolish person
- assassinate - to murder a prominent person by sudden or secret attack
- asshead - a stupid person; a blockhead
- attendant - a person who attends or serves; accompanying as a consequence
- autograph - a person's own signature, especially a celebrity's
- avoidless - that cannot be avoided; inevitable
- bayard - a bay horse; also a heedless, self-confident person
- bigmouth - a loud, talkative person who reveals secrets
- blooper - an embarrassing public blunder or gaffe
- bonehead - a stupid or stubborn person; a blockhead
- booster - a person or device that boosts or promotes something
- boozer - a heavy drinker; British slang for a pub
- borrower - a person who borrows something, especially money
- boundless - having no limits; unbounded or vast
- bozo - a foolish or incompetent person
- caitiff - a cowardly and despicable person; base and craven
- campaigner - a person who works actively for a cause or candidate
- cheater - a person who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
- chieftain - the leader of a clan, tribe, or band
- churl - a rude, surly, or ill-bred person
- collaborationist - a person who cooperates with an occupying enemy force
- combatant - a person engaged in fighting, especially in war
- compatriot - a fellow citizen or countryman
- compeer - a person of equal rank or status; a peer
- deceased - no longer living; a dead person
- deceiver - a person who misleads or tricks others
- defector - a person who abandons a country, cause, or party for an opposing one
- demeanor - outward behavior or bearing; the way a person conducts themselves
- deportment - the manner in which a person conducts or carries themselves
- dissenter - a person who disagrees, especially with an official or majority view
- floater - a thing or person that floats; a spot drifting in one's field of vision
- foolishness - lack of good sense; silly behavior
- foreguess - to guess or conjecture beforehand; to anticipate
- fugitive - a person who flees, especially from the law; fleeting
- heathen - a person not belonging to a widely held religion; irreligious
- homosexual - sexually attracted to people of one's own sex
- horde - a large, often unruly crowd or group
- humanistic - relating to human values, interests, or the study of humanities
- ignominy - public shame or disgrace resulting from dishonourable conduct
- imbecile - a stupid person; (dated) someone of severely limited intelligence
- invalid - not legally or logically valid; (ˈɪnvəlɪd) a person weakened by illness
- irregardless - (nonstandard) regardless; without regard to circumstances
- keepsake - a small item kept in memory of the person who gave or owned it
- lexicon - the vocabulary of a language, person, or field; a dictionary
- libertine - a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained
- luckless - having or bringing no luck; unfortunate
- manipulator - a person who controls others unfairly; a device for handling objects
- moron - a foolish or stupid person
- nonpareil - having no equal; a person or thing without rival
- peerless - having no equal; matchless
- peopleless - devoid of people; unpopulated
- pimp - a person who manages prostitutes and takes their earnings
- pitiless - showing no pity; merciless or relentless
- posterior - situated at or toward the rear; the buttocks
- precursor - something that comes before and signals or leads to another
- proxy - a person authorized to act or vote on behalf of another
- publican - a person who owns or manages a pub
- reprobate - an unprincipled or morally depraved person
- reverend - worthy of deep respect; used as a title for a member of the clergy
- ruse - a trick or stratagem intended to deceive someone
- scribe - a person who copies documents, especially before printing
- specter - a ghost, or a haunting threatening prospect
- spendthrift - a person who spends money wastefully and extravagantly
- throng - a large, densely packed crowd; to gather or crowd together
- turncoat - a person who deserts one party or cause for the opposing one
- twosome - a group or pairing of two people
- ulterior - hidden beyond what is openly stated; concealed and self-serving
- villain - a wicked person, especially the chief evildoer in a story
- virgin - a person who has not had sex; pristine and untouched
- witch - a person, typically a woman, believed to practise magic
- abuser - a person who maltreats another or misuses something habitually
- accessary - a person who aids in a crime without being the principal; an accessory
- ager - a person or agent that causes or undergoes ageing
- alphabetarian - a beginner learning the alphabet; a novice
- arguer - a person who argues or debates
- artificer - a skilled craftsman or inventor of ingenious devices
- asunder - apart or into separate pieces
- auctioneer - a person who conducts sales by auction
- automaton - a self-operating machine, or a person acting mechanically without thought
- backfriend - a false friend or secret enemy
- backside - the rear part of something; a person's buttocks
- bagger - a person or machine that fills or packs bags
- bamboozler - a person who cheats or deceives others
- barkeeper - a person who serves drinks at a bar
- baron - a member of the lowest rank of the nobility; a powerful magnate
- barrister - a lawyer qualified to plead in the higher courts (chiefly British)
- bearer - a person who carries or holds something
- bedfellow - a person who shares a bed; an associate or ally
- beggar - a person who lives by asking for charity
- bigoted - obstinately intolerant of other people's beliefs or opinions
- blatherskite - a person who talks foolishly at length; nonsensical talk
- boarder - a person who pays to live and take meals in someone's house
- bod - (informal) a person; the human body
- bombardier - a crew member who aims and releases bombs from an aircraft
- boner - (informal) a foolish and embarrassing mistake
- bounder - (dated, British) a dishonorable or ill-bred man; a cad
- buster - (informal) a man or boy, used as an address; something that breaks or stops
- busybody - a meddlesome person who pries into others' affairs
- byword - a person or thing taken as a typical example of a quality
- camper - a person who camps; a vehicle equipped for camping
- chandler - a dealer in supplies and provisions, especially for ships
- changeless - remaining the same; never altering or varying
- chump - a foolish or easily deceived person
- collectivism - the principle of giving the group priority over the individual
- comportment - the way a person behaves or carries themselves; deportment
- compositor - a person who sets type for printing
- conferrer - a person who confers, grants, or bestows something
- contaminator - a person or thing that pollutes or defiles something
- contestant - a person who takes part in a competition
- convent - a community of nuns, or the building they occupy
- copycat - a person who imitates another, or an act that imitates one before it
- countenance - a person's face or expression; to give support to
- courier - a messenger who transports goods or documents, often urgently
- creationist - a person who believes in creation by a divine agent rather than evolution
- cumber - to hamper or burden; an obstruction or encumbrance
- custodian - a person responsible for guarding or maintaining something
- demonstrator - a person who takes part in a public protest, or who shows how something works
- descendant - a person or thing descended from a particular ancestor
- detractor - a person who disparages or belittles someone or something
- dialect - a regional or social variety of a language with distinctive features
- dilettante - a person who dabbles in an art or field of knowledge without serious commitment
- dissever - to sever or divide; to separate forcibly
- dissolver - a person or substance that dissolves something
- distributer - a person or firm that distributes goods (variant of distributor)
- dominator - a person or thing that dominates or rules over others
- dower - the portion of an estate a widow receives, or a dowry
- drunkard - a person who is habitually drunk
- edifier - a person or thing that instructs or improves morally or intellectually
- endowment - a fund or natural quality with which a person or institution is provided
- enigma - a person or thing that is mysterious or hard to understand
- entrant - a person or thing that enters a competition or institution
- eponym - a person after whom something is named, or the name so derived
- equalitarian - believing in or relating to the equality of all people
- escort - a person or group accompanying another for protection or guidance
- exhibitor - a person or company that displays goods or works at an exhibition
- explicator - a person who explains or interprets, especially a text
- exposition - a comprehensive explanation, or a large public exhibition
- financier - a person who manages or provides large amounts of money
- forgather - to assemble or gather together, especially socially
- fraternity - a group of people with shared interests; brotherly fellowship
- glaik - a trick or deception; a foolish or flighty person (dialectal)
- greedyguts - a greedy or gluttonous person (informal)
- gudgeon - a small freshwater fish; a gullible person; a pivot pin
- habitus - a person's bodily constitution or ingrained dispositions and habits
- headliner - the main performer or featured attraction at an event
- healer - a person who cures or restores others to health
- heir - a person legally entitled to inherit property or rank
- humorless - lacking a sense of humor; grimly serious
- identifier - a name or symbol used to mark or distinguish something uniquely
- illusionist - a magician who performs tricks of deception and optical illusion
- imposture - the act of deceiving by assuming a false identity or character
- individualist - a person who asserts independence in thought or action
- individualize - to make distinct or tailor to a particular person or case
- insurgent - a person who rises in revolt against authority; rebellious
- interrogator - a person who questions someone closely, often in an official inquiry
- jogger - a person who runs at a steady, gentle pace for exercise
- juryman - a male member of a jury
- jurywoman - a female member of a jury
- lessee - a person who holds property under a lease
- loser - a person who loses or who is regarded as a failure
- lusterless - lacking shine or brilliance; dull
- maniac - a person behaving wildly or violently; a fanatic
- marketer - a person who promotes or sells products or services
- mimicker - a person or thing that imitates another
- mixer - a device or person that mixes; a social gathering for meeting people
- mockery - contemptuous ridicule or derision; a thing or person treated as ludicrously inadequate
- moderator - a person who presides over a debate, discussion, or panel
- monger - a dealer or trader in a specified commodity; to promote something discreditable
- naif - a naive or inexperienced person
- nameless - having no name; unidentified or too dreadful to specify
- nanny - a person employed to care for a family's children; a female goat
- neuter - neither masculine nor feminine in grammatical gender; to castrate or spay
- nithing - a contemptible or cowardly person; a wretch (archaic)
- nonconformist - a person who does not conform to prevailing custom, belief, or practice
- nonentity - a person or thing of no importance; something that does not exist
- notability - the quality of being noteworthy; a notable person
- oldster - an old person (informal)
- overpower - to defeat or subdue by greater strength or force
- packer - a person or machine that packs goods, especially food, for transport or sale
- pageant - an elaborate public spectacle, procession, or competition
- pauper - a very poor person, especially one dependent on charity
- peddler - a person who travels about selling small goods
- perceptiveness - keen insight or sensitivity in understanding
- premiere - the first public performance or showing of a work
- prodigy - a person with exceptional talent, especially a child
- proffer - to offer something for acceptance
- publicist - a person who manages publicity for a client
- reckoner - a person or table used for calculating
- referrer - a person or thing that refers another
- relict - a surviving remnant of a former population or species
- renter - a person who pays rent to use property
- savant - a person of great learning, or one with extraordinary skill in one field
- scrag - a scrawny person or animal, or the lean end of a neck of mutton
- seaman - a sailor or person who works aboard a ship
- settlor - a person who creates a trust by settling property on trustees
- shapeless - lacking a definite or attractive form
- songster - a person who sings, or a songbird
- sorcerer - a person who practices magic by controlling evil spirits or supernatural powers
- starter - a person or device that begins something; a first course of a meal
- stopper - a plug for sealing a bottle or other container
- stratum - a layer of material, especially rock, or a level of society
- surfer - a person who rides waves on a surfboard
- swine - a pig or pigs; a contemptible person
- tactfulness - skill in handling delicate situations without giving offense
- teaser - something that arouses interest by giving a brief preview
- tinkerer - a person who enjoys experimenting with and repairing things
- triad - a group or set of three related things or people
- trickster - a person who deceives or plays tricks on others
- troublemaker - a person who habitually causes difficulty or disturbance
- trumpeter - a person who plays the trumpet
- twister - a tornado; something that twists or perplexes
- vendor - a person or company that sells goods or services
- vip - a very important person granted special privileges
- wrecker - a person or thing that causes destruction, or a vehicle used to tow wrecks
- abbey - a building occupied by a community of monks or nuns
- abbot - the head of a community of monks in an abbey
- abecedarian - a person learning the alphabet or rudiments; a beginner
- abettor - a person who encourages or assists another in wrongdoing
- abhorrer - a person who abhors or detests something
- abstractor - a person who prepares summaries or abstracts of documents
- accepter - a person who accepts or agrees to something
- acquirer - a person or company that gains possession of something
- adapter - a device or person that adapts one thing to fit another
- addresser - a person who addresses or sends something to another
- adjuster - a person who settles claims or a device that regulates something
- adulterer - a person who engages in extramarital sexual relations
- affectedness - artificiality of manner; pretentious behavior meant to impress
- aggressor - a person or nation that initiates an attack or hostility
- agrarian - relating to cultivated land or agricultural society
- allocator - a person or thing that distributes resources among uses or claimants
- amnesty - an official pardon for people convicted of political or other offenses
- analogue - a person or thing comparable to another in some respect
- anchorless - lacking an anchor or any stabilizing foundation; adrift
- animalian - of, relating to, or characteristic of animals
- anonym - an anonymous person, or a false or assumed name
- anonymously - without the name of the person responsible being known or revealed
- anonymousness - the state of being unnamed or of unknown identity
- antehuman - existing or occurring before the appearance of human beings
- anticapitalist - opposed to capitalism, or a person holding such views
- apologist - a person who argues in defense of a controversial doctrine or institution
- apologizer - a person who apologizes or expresses regret
- applier - a person or device that applies something
- arbitrator - an impartial person chosen to settle a dispute
- archivist - a person who maintains and preserves archives of records or documents
- archmagician - a supreme or chief magician; a master of magic
- aristocrat - a member of the nobility or hereditary ruling class
- artefact - an object made by a human, especially one of historical interest
- astrology - the study of how the positions of stars and planets supposedly influence human affairs
- aura - a distinctive atmosphere or quality surrounding a person or thing
- authorship - the fact or identity of having written a particular work
- autocracy - government by a single person holding absolute power
- autoist - a person who drives or travels by automobile; a motorist
- automobilist - a person who drives or rides in an automobile; a motorist
- bargainer - a person who negotiates over terms or price
- bather - a person who bathes, especially in the sea or a pool
- beardy - having a beard or notably hairy; informally a bearded person
- beautifier - a person or thing that makes something beautiful
- bedmate - a person with whom one shares a bed
- behaviorist - a psychologist who studies observable behavior rather than inner states
- bibber - a person who drinks often or to excess; a tippler
- bicyclist - a person who rides a bicycle
- blackball - to reject or exclude someone, especially by voting against their membership
- bombshell - a sudden and shocking piece of news; also a strikingly attractive person
- boneless - having no bones; also figuratively lacking firmness or courage
- boor - a rude, ill-mannered, or insensitive person
- botanist - a scientist who studies plants
- bottler - a person or machine that bottles liquids; Australian slang for something excellent
- boycott - to refuse to deal with a person, company, or country as a protest
- brainless - foolish or stupid; lacking intelligence
- bruiser - a tough, burly, aggressive person, especially a fighter
- brute - a savage or cruel person; relying on raw force rather than reason
- budder - a soft, butter-like cannabis concentrate; a thing or person that buds
- bummer - an unpleasant or disappointing experience; an idle loafer
- bumpkin - an unsophisticated or awkward rustic person
- burgess - a citizen or freeman of a borough; a borough's representative in early legislatures
- burster - something that bursts; an astronomical source emitting bursts of radiation
- butterfingers - a clumsy person who frequently drops things
- cabdriver - a person who drives a taxicab for hire
- cameraman - a person who operates a film or television camera
- caper - a playful leap or madcap escapade; to skip about merrily
- cartographer - a person who draws or makes maps
- caterer - a person or firm that provides food for events
- celebrant - a person who officiates at or takes part in a religious rite
- celebrator - a person who celebrates an occasion or event
- centenarian - a person who is a hundred or more years old
- chapman - an itinerant dealer or peddler of goods
- characteristically - in a way typical of a person or thing
- characterless - lacking distinctive qualities or individuality
- charmer - a person with an attractive, beguiling manner
- cheerleader - a person who leads cheers at games, or an enthusiastic supporter
- chunter - to mutter or grumble monotonously
- circularize - to distribute circulars or notices to a group of people
- citizenhood - the state or condition of being a citizen
- civilize - to bring out of a primitive state to a more refined social condition
- claimant - a person who makes a claim, especially in law
- clanfellow - a member of the same clan; a kinsman
- clansfolk - the members of a clan collectively
- classfellow - a fellow member of the same class; a classmate
- clergy - the body of people ordained for religious service
- clincher - a fact or argument that settles a matter decisively
- colonist - a settler in or inhabitant of a colony
- comeling - a newcomer or stranger; an immigrant (archaic or dialectal)
- commonalty - the common people as distinct from the nobility
- commune - a community sharing possessions; also to converse intimately
- communicator - a person skilled at conveying information or ideas
- complainer - a person who frequently expresses dissatisfaction
- conceitedness - excessive pride in oneself; vanity
- confidant - a person trusted with private matters or secrets
- congregator - one who gathers or assembles people or things together
- conservator - a person responsible for preserving artworks, or a court-appointed guardian
- consignee - the person or party to whom goods are shipped or delivered
- consignor - the person or party who sends goods to another in a shipment
- consulter - a person who consults or seeks advice from another
- copter - an informal term for a helicopter
- costless - costing nothing; free of charge or expense
- coventry - a state of social ostracism, as in 'sent to Coventry'
- crackerjack - exceptionally good or skilled; an outstanding person or thing
- crammer - a person or school that prepares students intensively for exams
- crewless - having no crew; unmanned
- crybaby - a person who cries or complains too readily over trifles
- cycler - a person or device that cycles or repeats a process
- definer - a person or thing that defines
- democratize - to make something accessible to all or governed by the people
- demographer - a specialist who studies the statistics of human populations
- demoness - a female demon or evil spirit
- denier - a person who refuses to admit the truth of something
- denouncement - a public condemnation or denunciation
- depersonalization - loss of a sense of personal identity or of reality's familiarity
- depersonalize - to deprive of individuality or human character
- diarist - a person who keeps a diary or journal
- diplomatist - a person skilled in diplomacy; a diplomat
- discussant - a person who takes part in a formal discussion or panel
- disencumber - to free from a burden or encumbrance
- disfavor - disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
- dissocialize - to make unsociable or to withdraw from social interaction
- distributee - a person who receives a share, especially of an estate
- divorcee - a person who is divorced
- doggedness - persistent determination; tenacity
- donator - a person who gives a donation; a donor
- donee - a person to whom a gift is made
- dorter - a dormitory, especially in a monastery (archaic)
- draftsman - a person who draws plans or sketches, as for machinery or buildings
- drinker - a person who drinks, especially one who consumes alcohol
- drove - a herd or flock driven together; a large moving crowd
- druggist - a pharmacist or dealer in medicinal drugs
- dullard - a slow-witted or stupid person
- egghead - an intellectual or bookish person (often disparaging)
- emancipate - to set free from legal, social, or political restraint
- emcee - a master of ceremonies who hosts an event
- engineman - a person who operates or tends an engine
- epithet - a descriptive word or phrase characterizing a person or thing, often abusive
- estimator - a person or formula that calculates an estimate or statistical value
- excommunication - the formal exclusion of a person from communion or membership of a church
- executor - a person appointed to carry out the terms of a will
- explainer - a person or piece that explains; an explanatory account
- exploiter - a person who takes unfair advantage of others for gain
- exploitive - taking unfair advantage of people or resources
- exponent - a person who supports an idea, or a mathematical power indicator
- faker - a person who pretends or counterfeits something
- fantasist - a person who indulges in or creates fantasies
- favoritism - the unfair favoring of one person or group over others
- featureless - lacking distinct features; flat and monotonous
- fibber - a person who tells small, trivial lies
- financialist - a person expert or engaged in finance and money matters
- flockowner - a person who owns a flock of sheep or other animals
- fogey - an old-fashioned or excessively conservative person
- foil - a person or thing that contrasts with and enhances another; to thwart
- frankpledge - a medieval system of joint surety for the conduct of community members
- freebooter - a pirate or plunderer who takes booty
- frictionless - without friction; smooth and effortless
- frump - a dowdy, unfashionable, or dull person
- funnyman - a professional comedian or comic entertainer
- gaffe - an embarrassing social blunder or tactless mistake
- generalist - a person competent in several fields rather than one specialty
- geographer - a person who studies the physical features and human geography of the earth
- giver - a person who gives something
- glutton - a person who eats and drinks to excess
- godparent - a person who sponsors a child at baptism and oversees their upbringing
- goober - a peanut; informally, a foolish or naive person
- gossipmonger - a person who habitually spreads gossip
- gourmand - a person who enjoys eating, often to excess
- gymnast - a person trained in gymnastics
- hacker - a person who breaks into or skillfully manipulates computer systems
- haggler - a person who bargains persistently over price
- haircutter - a person who cuts hair as a trade
- handicraftsman - a person skilled in a manual trade or craft
- hector - to bully or intimidate with bluster; a swaggering bully
- hireling - a person who works only for pay, with implied lack of loyalty
- hirer - a person who hires or employs another, or who rents something
- homelander - a native or inhabitant of one's home country
- homeowner - a person who owns the house in which they live
- homicide - the killing of one person by another
- hostelry - an inn or public house providing lodging and food
- humankind - human beings considered collectively; the human race
- huntsman - a man who hunts or who manages hounds during a hunt
- idealist - a person guided by ideals rather than practical considerations
- ignoramus - an utterly ignorant or stupid person
- impostor - a person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else
- improver - a person or thing that improves something, or a learner gaining skill
- industrialist - a person who owns or runs an industrial enterprise
- inebriate - to make drunk, or a person who is habitually drunk
- infanticide - the killing of an infant, or a person who commits it
- instrumentalist - a person who plays a musical instrument; an adherent of instrumentalist philosophy
- integrator - a person or device that combines separate parts into a unified whole
- intelligentsia - the class of educated people engaged in cultural and political ideas
- interrogatee - a person who is being interrogated or questioned
- intertwist - to twist together; to interweave
- jailbird - a person who is or has often been in prison
- kitchener - a person in charge of a kitchen; also a kind of cooking range
- laity - lay people, as distinct from clergy or professionals
- laundryowner - a person who owns a laundry business
- leaseholder - a person who holds property under a lease
- leftover - something remaining after the rest has been used or consumed
- lender - a person or institution that lends money or goods
- leper - a person with leprosy; a social outcast
- lessor - a person who grants a lease of property to another
- liberalism - a political philosophy favoring individual liberty, equality, and reform
- libertarian - a person who upholds maximum individual liberty and minimal state intervention
- lidless - having no lid; (poetic) ever-watchful, never closing
- lifesaver - a person or thing that rescues someone from difficulty or danger
- lifesaving - serving to save lives; the skill of rescuing people from drowning
- looker - (informal) a strikingly attractive person
- loyalist - a person who remains loyal to a government, ruler, or cause
- luminary - a person of prominence or brilliance in a field; a celestial light
- lustreless - lacking shine or brilliance; dull
- magnet - an object that attracts iron; a person or thing that draws others
- mandatary - a person or state to whom a mandate is given to act on another's behalf
- manslaughter - the unlawful killing of a person without premeditated malice
- marginalize - to treat as insignificant or push to the edges of society
- measureless - having no measurable limit; boundless or immense
- mechanization - the replacement of human or animal labor with machinery
- meddler - a person who interferes in matters that are not their concern
- memento - an object kept as a reminder of a person or event
- memorabilia - objects valued for their connection to memorable people or events
- mends - repairs or restores; third-person form of mend
- mettle - a person's spirit, courage, and resolve under pressure
- migrant - a person or animal that moves from one region to another
- mineworker - a person employed to extract minerals from a mine
- misfit - a person poorly suited to their environment or situation
- mister - a form of address for a man; informal title or term of address
- modeler - a person who makes models or constructs representations of systems
- moniker - a name or nickname
- monopersonal - existing as or relating to a single person
- mores - the customs and moral conventions of a community
- muster - to assemble or summon, especially troops or courage
- napper - a person who naps, or slang for the head
- nonesuch - a person or thing without equal; a paragon
- noninhabitant - a person who is not an inhabitant of a place
- nonpublic - not open to or intended for the general public; private
- nonsailor - a person who is not a sailor
- numskull - (informal) a stupid person; a dolt
- nurseryman - a person who owns or works at a plant nursery
- obit - an obituary; a notice of a person's death
- objector - a person who expresses opposition or dissent to something
- obligee - a person to whom another is bound by a contract or legal obligation
- obligor - a person who is legally bound to fulfill an obligation to another
- obloquy - strong public criticism or verbal abuse; disgrace from such censure
- obtainer - a person who acquires or gets possession of something
- offenseless - causing no offense; inoffensive and harmless
- officeholder - a person who holds a public or official position
- opprobrium - harsh public disgrace or scorn arising from shameful conduct
- originator - a person who creates or initiates something
- ostracization - the act of excluding someone from a group or society
- overwinter - to spend or survive through the winter
- pandemia - a widespread epidemic affecting a whole region or population
- pandemian - relating to or characteristic of a pandemic; sensual or worldly in older usage
- parentage - the identity and origins of one's parents; ancestry
- parishioner - a member or inhabitant of a church parish
- patroness - a woman who supports or sponsors a person, cause, or institution
- patronless - lacking a patron or sponsor
- pedant - a person who is overly concerned with minor rules and details
- personation - the act of assuming another person's identity, especially to deceive
- persuader - a person or thing that convinces or induces someone to act
- pharmacopolist - a seller of medicines; an apothecary or druggist
- pillory - a wooden frame for publicly punishing offenders; to expose to public ridicule
- placard - a printed sign or notice for public display; to post such notices
- plantation - a large estate on which crops are grown, often using resident labor
- plotter - a person who plans a secret scheme, or a device for drawing graphs
- podium - a raised platform on which a person stands to speak, conduct, or receive an award
- polluter - a person or organization that releases harmful substances into the environment
- popinjay - a vain, conceited person, especially one given to showy dress or chatter
- populace - the general public; the ordinary people of a place
- postbox - a public box into which letters are placed for collection by the post office
- practician - a person who practices an art or profession; a practitioner
- pretender - a person who makes a false or disputed claim, especially to a throne
- preventer - a person or thing that prevents something, or a rope securing a sail or boom
- profligate - recklessly wasteful or extravagant; a person of such habits
- progeny - a person's descendants or an animal's offspring
- prohibitor - a person or thing that forbids or prevents something
- proletarian - relating to the working class; a member of the working class
- propitiation - the act of appeasing or winning the favor of a deity or person
- proprietorship - the state of being an owner, or a business owned by one person
- proscript - a person who has been outlawed or condemned by proscription
- protector - a person or thing that defends or guards against harm
- provocator - a person who deliberately provokes or incites trouble
- pugilist - a person who fights with their fists; a boxer
- punisher - a person or thing that inflicts punishment
- puppet - a figure moved by strings or hands, or a person controlled by another
- purge - to rid of unwanted elements; a sudden removal of people or things
- puritan - a person with strict moral views; relating to such austerity
- pursuer - a person who chases or follows another, or a plaintiff in Scots law
- purveyor - a person or company that supplies goods or services
- querent - a person who consults an astrologer or fortune-teller with a question
- reactionary - opposing political or social progress, favoring a return to former ways
- recital - a public performance of music or a detailed account of facts
- recognizance - a formal bond binding a person to fulfill an obligation, as appearing in court
- reimburse - to repay a person for money they have spent or lost
- reliever - a person or thing that relieves; in baseball, a relief pitcher
- remainderman - a person who inherits an estate after a prior interest ends
- repairer - a person who repairs or mends things
- resister - a person who opposes or withstands something
- resolver - a person or thing that resolves something, such as a dispute or a name
- reviewer - a person who writes critical assessments of books, films, or work
- rioting - violent public disorder by a crowd; engaging in such disorder
- ripper - a person or tool that rips; informally, something excellent
- robber - a person who steals from another by force or threat
- rota - a roster showing a rotation of duties among people
- ruiner - a person or thing that ruins or destroys something
- ruminator - one who ruminates; a person given to deep or anxious reflection
- sanitarian - a specialist in public health and sanitation
- saphead - a foolish or simple-minded person
- sapless - lacking sap; dry, lifeless, or without vigor
- sapskull - a stupid or dull-witted person; a blockhead
- schemer - a person who devises cunning or underhanded plans
- schoolfellow - a person who attends or attended the same school as another
- scoundrel - a dishonest or unprincipled person; a villain
- scratcher - a person or thing that scratches; a tool for scratching
- scrounger - a person who obtains things by begging, borrowing, or cadging
- seafarer - a person who travels by sea, especially a sailor
- selfness - the quality of individual selfhood; egotism or self-regard
- sender - a person or device that sends something, such as a message
- sinister - giving an impression of evil or threatening harm
- sisterhood - the bond or community among women, or a religious order of women
- sitter - a person who looks after a child, pet, or house, or who poses for a portrait
- smasher - a person or thing that smashes; informally, something impressive
- snicker - to laugh quietly and slyly, often disrespectfully
- snoozer - a person who dozes; informally, something tediously boring
- societal - relating to society or its organization
- speechmaker - a person who makes speeches, especially frequently or skillfully
- spiritualist - a person who believes the dead can communicate with the living
- spoilsport - a person who spoils the pleasure or enjoyment of others
- stature - a person's natural height, or their standing and reputation
- steadfastness - firm and unwavering loyalty, resolve, or constancy
- stealer - a person who steals; a thief
- stinker - a contemptible person or thing, or something that stinks
- strengthener - a thing that strengthens or reinforces something
- strengthless - lacking strength; feeble or powerless
- stretcher - a framework for carrying an injured or sick person
- stunner - a strikingly impressive or attractive person or thing
- submariner - a member of the crew of a submarine
- suer - a person who sues or petitions; one who brings a lawsuit
- superbrain - a person of exceptional intelligence, or a vastly powerful collective mind
- surety - a person who takes responsibility for another's obligation, or a guarantee
- tactless - lacking sensitivity in dealing with others; undiplomatic
- termless - having no limit or end; boundless
- theorizer - a person who forms theories or speculates
- threesome - a group of three people
- toiler - a person who works hard and laboriously
- traditionalist - a person who favors established customs over innovation
- tramcar - a streetcar running on rails laid in a public road
- tramway - a system of tracks for trams along public streets
- treacher - archaic term for a traitor or deceiver
- underwriter - a person or firm that assesses and assumes financial risk, as in insurance
- unencumber - to free from a burden or impediment
- unfriend - to remove someone from one's list of contacts on a social network
- uninitiate - a person not initiated into special knowledge; uninstructed
- unveiling - a formal public revelation or first showing of something
- vendee - the person to whom something is sold; a buyer
- victor - a person who defeats an opponent; a winner
- victuals - food or provisions, especially for human consumption
- violinist - a person who plays the violin
- violoncellist - a person who plays the violoncello (cello)
- voluntarism - the doctrine that the will is the fundamental principle of the individual or the universe
- voluntarist - a person who holds that the will is primary, or relating to such a doctrine
- vulture - a large carrion-eating bird of prey, or a person who preys on others' misfortune
- whiz - to move swiftly with a hissing sound, or an expert person
- youngling - a young person, animal, or plant (archaic or literary)
- demander - a person or group that demands or asks for something
- mandel - a surname or given name, especially in Germanic and Jewish usage
- fellow creature - another person or living being regarded as sharing one's nature, condition, or claim to humane treatment
- old maid - dated and often derogatory: an older unmarried woman
- middle-class - belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class
- Kalmyk - a member of a traditionally Buddhist Oirat Mongol people living chiefly in Kalmykia near the northwestern Caspian Sea
- Koryak - a member of an Indigenous people of the northern Kamchatka Peninsula and neighboring parts of the Russian Far East
- Lotuko - a member of the Otuho, a Nilotic people whose traditional homeland is in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan
- unpeople - to remove the inhabitants from a place or cause it to become deserted

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