People & Society

babysitter B1

/ˈbeɪ̯biˌsɪtɚ/ A person who looks after children for a short time while the parents are away. Meaning Off Sound Off

fiance B1

/fiˈɑnseɪ/ a man who is engaged to be married Meaning Off Sound Off

creator B1

/kɹiːˈæ̝ɪ̯təː/ A person who makes, invents, or brings something into existence. Meaning Off Sound Off

foreigner B1

/ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ A person from another country. Meaning Off Sound Off

devotion B1

/dɪˈvoʊʃən/ Great love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

scholar B1

/ˈskɑlɚ/ A person who studies a subject deeply and knows a lot about it. Meaning Off Sound Off

category B1

/ˈkæ.tɪˌɡɔ.ɹi/ A group of people or things that share the same features or qualities. Meaning Off Sound Off

insight B1

/ˈɪnsaɪ̯t/ A clear, deep understanding of a person, situation, or subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

greeting B1

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ Something you say or do to welcome someone or acknowledge them. Meaning Off Sound Off

burglar B1

/ˈbɝɡlɚ/ A person who breaks into a building in order to steal. Meaning Off Sound Off

runaway B1

/ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ A person, especially a young one, who has left home or escaped without permission. Meaning Off Sound Off

reactor B1

/ɹiˈæktɚ/ A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence. Meaning Off Sound Off

wright B1

/ɹaɪt/ someone who makes or repairs something (usually used in combination) Meaning Off Sound Off

sidewalk B1

/ˈsaɪdwɔk/ A paved path beside a road for people to walk on. Meaning Off Sound Off

philosopher B1

/fəˈlɑsəfɚ/ A person who studies or teaches ideas about life, knowledge, and the meaning of existence. Meaning Off Sound Off

sinner B1

/ˈsɪnɚ/ A person who sins or has sinned. Meaning Off Sound Off

monument B1

/ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ A structure built to remember a person or event. Meaning Off Sound Off

queue B1

/kju/ A line of people or vehicles waiting their turn for something. Meaning Off Sound Off

fireman B1

/ˈfaɪr.mən/ a man whose job is to extinguish fires; a dated or gender-specific term for a firefighter Meaning Off Sound Off

negotiation B1

/nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ Formal discussion in which people try to reach an agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off

hairdresser B1

/ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝ/ A person whose job is cutting and styling hair. Meaning Off Sound Off

examiner B1

/əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ A person who tests, marks, or judges candidates in an examination. Meaning Off Sound Off

Englishman B1

/ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ A man who is English by birth, ancestry, or nationality. Meaning Off Sound Off

performer B1

/pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ A person who acts, sings, dances, or plays music for an audience. Meaning Off Sound Off

postman B1

/ˈpoʊstmən/ A person whose job is to deliver and collect mail. Meaning Off Sound Off

defender B1

/dɪˈfɛndɝ/ Someone who protects a person, place, or thing from harm. Meaning Off Sound Off

builder B1

/ˈbɪl.dəɹ/ A person whose job is to construct or repair buildings Meaning Off Sound Off

hive B1

/ˈhaɪv/ a structure where bees live, especially one made or kept by people Meaning Off Sound Off

diver B1

/ˈdaɪ̯və(ɹ)/ A person who jumps into water head first, especially as a sport. Meaning Off Sound Off

consumer B1

/kənˈsumɚ/ A person who buys and uses goods or services. Meaning Off Sound Off

encouragement B1

[ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] Words or actions that give someone confidence and hope Meaning Off Sound Off

competitor B1

/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/ A person or company that competes against another, especially in business. Meaning Off Sound Off

librarian B1

/laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ A person who works in a library and helps people find books and information. Meaning Off Sound Off

scarecrow B1

/ˈskɛrˌkroʊ/ a human-shaped figure placed in a field to frighten birds away from crops Meaning Off Sound Off

teamwork B1

/ˈtiːmˌwɝːk/ The effort of a group of people working together toward a shared goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

godmother B1

/ˈɡɑdˌmʌðɚ/ a female godparent who sponsors a child at baptism and traditionally supports the child's religious upbringing Meaning Off Sound Off

immigrant B1

/ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ A person who comes to live permanently in a country that is not their own. Meaning Off Sound Off

opener B1

/ˈoʊ.pən.ɚ/ a person who opens something Meaning Off Sound Off

pianist B1

/piˈæn.ɪst/ a person who plays the piano, especially professionally or with considerable skill Meaning Off Sound Off

bedside B1

/ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/ The space beside a bed, especially the bed of someone who is ill. Meaning Off Sound Off

historian B1

/hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ A person who studies or writes about history. Meaning Off Sound Off

swimmer B1

/ˈswɪmɚ/ A person who swims or who is good at swimming. Meaning Off Sound Off

reservoir B1

/ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies Meaning Off Sound Off

interaction B1

/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ a conversation or exchange between people. Meaning Off Sound Off

disagreement B1

/ˌdɪsəˈɡɹimənt/ A situation in which people have different opinions and may argue. Meaning Off Sound Off

researcher B1

/ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ A person who studies a subject in detail to discover new facts. Meaning Off Sound Off

newcomer B1

/ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ A person who has recently arrived in a place. Meaning Off Sound Off

riddance B1

/ˈɹɪdn̩(t)s/ welcome relief at the removal or departure of an unwanted person or thing, especially in the phrase good riddance Meaning Off Sound Off

smoker B1

/ˈsmoʊkɚ/ A person who regularly smokes tobacco. Meaning Off Sound Off

lifeguard B1

/ˈlaɪfˌɡɑɹd/ A person whose job is to watch swimmers at a beach or pool and rescue them if they are in danger. Meaning Off Sound Off

novelist B1

/ˈnɑvəlɪst/ A person who writes novels. Meaning Off Sound Off

biography B1

/baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ The written story of a person's life. Meaning Off Sound Off

schoolteacher B1

/ˈskuːlˌtiːtʃɝ/ A person who teaches in a school. Meaning Off Sound Off

viewer B1

/ˈvju.ɚ/ A person who watches something, especially television. Meaning Off Sound Off

developer B1

/dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ a person who creates or modifies software Meaning Off Sound Off

supporter B1

/səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ A person who supports a team, leader, or cause. Meaning Off Sound Off

priestess B1

/ˈpristəs/ a woman who performs priestly rites or holds the office of priest in a religion Meaning Off Sound Off

teammate B1

/ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ A person who is on the same team as you. Meaning Off Sound Off

mathematician B1

/ˌmɛθ.(ə.)məˈtəʃ.ən/ A person who studies or is an expert in mathematics. Meaning Off Sound Off

stampede B1

/stæmˈpiːd/ a sudden, uncontrolled rush by a crowd of people or a group of frightened animals Meaning Off Sound Off

kiddie B1

/ˈkɪd.i/ a young child; an informal and sometimes affectionate term Meaning Off Sound Off

milkman B1

/ˈmɪlk.mən/ a man whose job is to deliver milk to homes or businesses Meaning Off Sound Off

skater B1

/ˈskeɪtɝ/ a person who ice-skates, roller-skates, or skateboards Meaning Off Sound Off

watcher B1

/ˈwɑːtʃər/ a person who watches or closely observes someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

spectator B1

/ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ A person who watches an event, especially a sport or show. Meaning Off Sound Off

climber B1

/ˈklaɪmɚ/ A person who climbs mountains or rocks, often as a sport. Meaning Off Sound Off

guitarist B1

/ˌgɪˈtɑːrɪst/ A person who plays the guitar. Meaning Off Sound Off

barman B1

/ˈbɑɹmæn/ A man whose job is serving drinks in a bar or pub. Meaning Off Sound Off

fixer B1

/ˈfɪksɝ/ someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) Meaning Off Sound Off

participant B1

/pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ A person who takes part in something. Meaning Off Sound Off

nationalist B1

/ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ A person who strongly supports their own nation, often above others. Meaning Off Sound Off

storyteller B1

/ˈstɔriːˌtɛlɝ/ A person who tells stories to an audience. Meaning Off Sound Off

questionnaire B1

/ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ A printed list of questions used to collect information from people. Meaning Off Sound Off

golfer B1

/ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ A person who plays golf. Meaning Off Sound Off

organizer B1

/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ A person who plans and arranges an event or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

fixation B1

/fɪkˈseɪʃən/ an intense or obsessive preoccupation with a person, idea, or thing Meaning Off Sound Off

hater B1

/ˈheɪtɚ/ a person who strongly dislikes someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

enthusiast B1

/ənˈθuziˌɪst/ A person who is very interested in and excited about a particular activity or subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

blogger B1

/ˈblɔ.ɡəɹ/ A person who writes and regularly updates a blog. Meaning Off Sound Off

shopper B1

/ˈʃɔp.ə/ A person who is buying things or looking at things to buy in shops. Meaning Off Sound Off

dialog B1

/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ A conversation between two or more people. Meaning Off Sound Off

windowsill B1

/ˈwɪn.doʊˌsɪl/ the horizontal ledge or structural member at the bottom of a window Meaning Off Sound Off

grouping B1

/ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ A collection of people or things put together as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

wearer B1

/ˈwɛrɚ/ a person who is wearing or regularly wears a particular item of clothing, decoration, or equipment Meaning Off Sound Off

schoolmate B1

/ˈskulˌmeɪt/ A person who goes or went to the same school as you. Meaning Off Sound Off

environmentalist B1

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/ A person who works to protect the natural environment from harm and pollution. Meaning Off Sound Off

grower B1

/ˈɡroʊɚ/ a person or business that cultivates a particular crop, usually for sale Meaning Off Sound Off

settler B1

/ˈsɛt.lɚ/ A person who moves to live in a new area or country, especially one that few people have lived in before. Meaning Off Sound Off

idiom B1

/ˈɪdiəm/ A fixed expression whose meaning can't be guessed from its individual words. Meaning Off Sound Off

innovator B1

/ˈɪnəˌveɪtəɹ/ A person who creates or introduces new ideas, methods, or products. Meaning Off Sound Off

searcher B1

/ˈsɝtʃɚ/ a person who searches for, investigates, or carefully examines something Meaning Off Sound Off

inhabitant B1

/ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt/ A person or animal that lives in a particular place. Meaning Off Sound Off

mourner B1

/ˈmɔrnɚ/ a person who feels or expresses grief, especially after someone's death Meaning Off Sound Off

rower B1

/ˈroʊɝ/ a person who propels a boat with oars, whether as work, transport, or sport Meaning Off Sound Off

film-maker B1

A person who makes films or movies. Meaning Off Sound Off

interviewee B1

/ˌɪn.tɚ.vjuːˈiː/ The person who is being interviewed and answers the questions. Meaning Off Sound Off