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People & Society

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

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sort B1
/soɹt/ A type or kind of thing or person. Meaning Off Sound Off
sex B1
/sɛks/ Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role. Meaning Off Sound Off
dude B1
/duːd/ A man, especially a young one (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
prince B1
/pɹɪns/ The son of a king or queen, or a male member of a royal family. Meaning Off Sound Off
spirit B1
/ˈspɪɹɪt/ The non-physical part of a person, thought of as the seat of feelings and character; the soul. Meaning Off Sound Off
client B1
/ˈklaɪ.ənt/ A person or company that pays for the services of a professional such as a lawyer or accountant. Meaning Off Sound Off
fellow B1
/ˈfɛloʊ/ A man or boy, often used in a friendly or casual way. Meaning Off Sound Off
ghost B1
/ɡoʊst/ The spirit of a dead person that some believe can appear to the living. Meaning Off Sound Off
command B1
/kəˈmænd/ An order telling someone to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
property B1
/ˈpɹɑpɚti/ A building or piece of land that someone owns. Meaning Off Sound Off
gentleman B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ A polite, well-mannered man. Meaning Off Sound Off
funeral B1
/ˈfju.nəɹ.əl/ A ceremony held for a person who has died, usually with a burial or cremation. Meaning Off Sound Off
murderer B1
/ˈmɝdɚɚ/ A person who kills another person on purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
liar B1
/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ A person who tells lies, especially one who lies often. Meaning Off Sound Off
council B1
/ˈkaʊn.səl/ A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town. Meaning Off Sound Off
Christian B1
/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ A person who believes in and follows Christianity. Meaning Off Sound Off
carter B1
/ˈkɑrtɚ/ a person whose work is driving a cart or transporting loads by cart Meaning Off Sound Off
governor B1
/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ The person in charge of running a state or region, especially in the United States. Meaning Off Sound Off
row¹ B1
/ɹoʊ/ a line of people or things arranged next to one another Meaning Off Sound Off
prisoner B1
/ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ A person who is kept in a prison. Meaning Off Sound Off
trace B1
/tɹeɪs/ A sign that something or someone has been present. Meaning Off Sound Off
empire B1
/ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/ A large group of countries or territories ruled by one government or person Meaning Off Sound Off
reputation B1
/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ The general opinion that people have about someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
agreement B1
/əˈɡɹiːmənt/ An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do. Meaning Off Sound Off
identity B1
/aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ Who a person is; the qualities that make someone or something distinct. Meaning Off Sound Off
guide B1
/ɡaɪd/ A person who shows others around a place or leads them on a journey. Meaning Off Sound Off
accent B1
/ˈæk.sɛnt/ the way someone pronounces words, showing where they come from Meaning Off Sound Off
charity B1
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ An organization that helps people in need. Meaning Off Sound Off
champion B1
/ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ A person or team that wins a competition. Meaning Off Sound Off
servant B1
/ˈsɝvənt/ A person employed to do household or other duties for another, especially in someone's home. Meaning Off Sound Off
status B1
/ˈsteɪt.əs/ A person's position or rank compared to others in society. Meaning Off Sound Off
link B1
/lɪŋk/ A connection between people, things, or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off
behalf B1
/bɪˈhæf/ Acting as the representative of, or for the benefit of, someone else (usually in 'on behalf of'). Meaning Off Sound Off
dealer B1
/ˈdiːlɝ/ A person or business that buys and sells a particular product. Meaning Off Sound Off
organization B1
/ˌoɹ.ɡə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ A group of people working together for a shared purpose, such as a company or charity. Meaning Off Sound Off
monk B1
/mʌŋk/ A man who lives apart from the world in a religious community and has taken religious vows. Meaning Off Sound Off
actress B1
/ˈæk.tɹɪs/ a woman who performs in plays, films, or television Meaning Off Sound Off
individual B1
/ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ A single person, considered separately from a group. Meaning Off Sound Off
humanity B1
/hjuˈmænɪti/ All human beings considered together as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off
producer B1
/pɹəˈdusɚ/ A person or company that makes goods or grows food to be sold. Meaning Off Sound Off
aid B1
/ˈeɪd/ Help or support, especially given to people in need. Meaning Off Sound Off
beard B1
/bɪɹd/ The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks. Meaning Off Sound Off
comedy B1
/ˈkɑmədi/ Entertainment, such as films or shows, that is meant to make people laugh. Meaning Off Sound Off
baker B1
/ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ A person who makes and sells bread, cakes, and similar foods. Meaning Off Sound Off
cowboy B1
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ a person who tends cattle, especially on horseback Meaning Off Sound Off
counter B1
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ A long, flat surface in a shop, kitchen, or bank where people are served. Meaning Off Sound Off
conduct¹ B1
/ˈkɑndʌkt/ The way a person behaves. Meaning Off Sound Off
conduct² B1
/kənˈdʌkt/ To organize and carry out an activity. Meaning Off Sound Off
guardian B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ Someone who guards, watches over, or protects. Meaning Off Sound Off
candidate B1
/ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ A person who is trying to be elected or chosen for a job or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
gossip B1
/ˈɡɑsəp/ Talk or rumours about other people's private lives, often unkind or untrue. Meaning Off Sound Off
coffin B1
/ˈkɔfɪn/ A long box in which a dead person is buried or cremated. Meaning Off Sound Off
assistance B1
/əˈsɪstəns/ Help given to someone who needs it. Meaning Off Sound Off
poet B1
/ˈpoʊ.ət/ A person who writes poems. Meaning Off Sound Off
breast B1
/bɹɛst/ Either of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that can produce milk. Meaning Off Sound Off
folk B1
/foʊk/ People in general; ordinary people. Meaning Off Sound Off
volunteer B1
/ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ A person who offers to do something, often without being paid. Meaning Off Sound Off
designer B1
/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ A person whose job is to plan how something will look or work. Meaning Off Sound Off
compliment B1
/ˈkɑmpləmənt/ Something nice you say to praise or admire someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
sailor B1
/ˈseɪ.lɚ/ A person who works on a ship or sails boats. Meaning Off Sound Off
idol B1
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/ A person who is greatly admired or loved, especially a famous entertainer. Meaning Off Sound Off
rank B1
/ˈɹæŋk/ A person's position or level within a group or organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
butcher B1
/ˈbʊt͡ʃɚ/ A person who cuts and sells meat. Meaning Off Sound Off
wizard B1
/ˈwɪz.ɚd/ A person, usually a man, who has magical powers, especially in stories. Meaning Off Sound Off
celebrity B1
/səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/ A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport. Meaning Off Sound Off
reference B1
/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/ A mention of something or someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
companion B1
/kəmˈpæn.jən/ A person or animal you spend a lot of time with, often a friend or partner. Meaning Off Sound Off
presentation B1
/pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people. Meaning Off Sound Off
majority B1
/məˈd͡ʒɑ.ɹɪti/ More than half of a group of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off
survivor B1
/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ A person who stays alive through a dangerous event such as an accident or disaster. Meaning Off Sound Off
nickname B1
/ˈnɪkneɪm/ An informal name for a person, often a short or funny version of their real name. Meaning Off Sound Off
choir B1
/kwaɪɚ/ A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or at a concert. Meaning Off Sound Off
landlord B1
/ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/ A person who rents out a room, house, or land to other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
representative B1
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ A person chosen to act or speak for others. Meaning Off Sound Off
specialist B1
/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ A person who knows a lot about one particular subject or area of work. Meaning Off Sound Off
DJ B1
/ˈdi(ː)(.)d͡ʒeɪ/ A person who plays recorded music for an audience, on the radio or at an event. Meaning Off Sound Off
canal B1
/kəˈnɛl/ A long, narrow channel of water made by people for boats or for carrying water to fields. Meaning Off Sound Off
resident B1
/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ A person who lives in a particular place. Meaning Off Sound Off
architect B1
/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ A person whose job is to design buildings and oversee their construction. Meaning Off Sound Off
demonstration B1
/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ A public protest by a group of people, often about a political issue. Meaning Off Sound Off
bodyguard B1
/ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/ a person or group responsible for protecting someone, especially an important public figure Meaning Off Sound Off
mechanic B1
/mɪˈkænɪk/ A person whose job is to repair and maintain machines, especially vehicles. Meaning Off Sound Off
gown B1
/ˈɡæʊ̯n/ A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions. Meaning Off Sound Off
buyer B1
/ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ A person who buys something. Meaning Off Sound Off
politician B1
/ˌpɑ.ləˈtɪʃ.ən/ A person who works in politics, especially one who has been elected to government. Meaning Off Sound Off
merchant B1
/ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ A person who buys and sells goods, especially in large amounts or as a business. Meaning Off Sound Off
handwriting B1
/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ The way a particular person writes by hand. Meaning Off Sound Off
instructor B1
/ɪnˈstɹʌktɚ/ A person who teaches a skill or subject, especially a practical one. Meaning Off Sound Off
sponsor B1
/ˈspɑn.sɚ/ A person or company that pays for an event or activity, often in return for advertising. Meaning Off Sound Off
acquaintance B1
/ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ Someone you know slightly, but who is not a close friend. Meaning Off Sound Off
caller B1
/ˈkɔlɚ/ A person who makes a telephone call. Meaning Off Sound Off
teen B1
/tiːn/ A person between 13 and 19 years old. Meaning Off Sound Off
survey² B1
/sɚˈveɪ/ To ask many people questions in order to gather information. Meaning Off Sound Off
terrorism B1
/ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ The use of violence and fear against people to achieve political aims. Meaning Off Sound Off
vegetarian B1
/vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ A person who does not eat meat or fish. Meaning Off Sound Off
comedian B1
/kəˈmiː.di.ən/ A performer whose job is to make people laugh, usually by telling jokes. Meaning Off Sound Off

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