People & Society

cannibal C1

/ˈkænɪbəl/ a person who eats human flesh Meaning Off Sound Off

landmark C1

/ˈlændmɑɹk/ A well-known building or feature that is easy to recognize and helps people find their way. Meaning Off Sound Off

fanatic C1

/fəˈnæt.ɪk/ A person with extreme, often unreasonable enthusiasm for a cause or belief. Meaning Off Sound Off

councillor C1

A member of a local council, especially one elected to a city or town authority. Meaning Off Sound Off

predecessor C1

/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ A person who held a job or position before someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off

friar C1

/ˈfraɪɚ/ a male member of a Christian mendicant order, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans Meaning Off Sound Off

endorsement C1

/ɛnˈdɔrsmənt/ Public approval or support for a person, product, or idea. Meaning Off Sound Off

insider C1

/ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ A person who has special knowledge about how a group, company, or organization works from within. Meaning Off Sound Off

coordinator C1

/koʊˈɔrdəˌneɪtɝ/ A person whose job is to organize people or activities so they work well together. Meaning Off Sound Off

recipient C1

/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ A person who receives something. Meaning Off Sound Off

temperament C1

/ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ A person's natural character, which shapes how they usually think, feel, and behave. Meaning Off Sound Off

suitor C1

/ˈsutɚ/ A man who wants to marry or have a romantic relationship with a particular woman. Meaning Off Sound Off

coordination C1

/koʊˌoɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ The organizing of people or activities so they work well together. Meaning Off Sound Off

heiress C1

/ɛəˈɹɛs/ A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit. Meaning Off Sound Off

vigil C1

/ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ a period of remaining awake to watch, guard, care for someone, or pray Meaning Off Sound Off

alignment C1

/əˈlɑen.mənt/ Agreement or support between people, groups, or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off

hangman C1

/ˈhæŋˌmæn/ an executioner whose duty is to put condemned people to death by hanging Meaning Off Sound Off

silhouette C1

/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ The dark shape and outline of someone or something seen against a lighter background. Meaning Off Sound Off

tantrum C1

/ˈtæn.tɹəm/ A sudden outburst of bad temper, especially by a child. Meaning Off Sound Off

gent C1

/dʒɛnt/ an informal term for a man, especially one regarded as a gentleman Meaning Off Sound Off

incest C1

/ˈɪnsɛst/ sexual relations between people whose close family relationship makes such relations illegal or socially prohibited Meaning Off Sound Off

tycoon C1

/taɪˈkuːn/ A wealthy and powerful business person. Meaning Off Sound Off

exodus C1

/ˈɛksədəs/ The departure of a large number of people at the same time. Meaning Off Sound Off

allegation C1

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ A claim, usually an accusation, that someone has done something wrong, made without proof. Meaning Off Sound Off

insubordination C1

/ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ Refusal to obey orders or accept the authority of someone above you. Meaning Off Sound Off

buffoon C1

/bəˈfuːn/ A person who behaves in a ridiculous or foolish way. Meaning Off Sound Off

promoter C1

/prəˈmoʊ.tɚ/ a person or organization that actively supports or encourages a cause, activity, or development Meaning Off Sound Off

autobiography C1

/ˌɔtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/ an account of a person's life written by that person Meaning Off Sound Off

weakling C1

/ˈwiː.klɪŋ/ a physically weak or frail person Meaning Off Sound Off

fiddler C1

/ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ A person who plays the violin, especially folk or traditional music. Meaning Off Sound Off

taxpayer C1

/ˈtækˌspeɪɝ/ A person who pays taxes. Meaning Off Sound Off

tact C1

/tækt/ The skill of dealing with people sensitively and saying the right thing without causing offence. Meaning Off Sound Off

longevity C1

/lɑnˈdʒevəti/ a long life, or the length of time that a person or organism lives Meaning Off Sound Off

trustee C1

/tɹʌsˈtiː/ A person who is legally responsible for managing property or money for someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off

alchemist C1

/ˈælkəmɪst/ a person who practices alchemy, historically seeking transformations such as turning base metals into gold Meaning Off Sound Off

line-up C1

/ˈlaɪˌnəp/ The group of people or things chosen to take part in an event, team, or show. Meaning Off Sound Off

rapport C1

/ɹæˈpɔɹ/ A close, friendly relationship in which people understand each other and communicate well. Meaning Off Sound Off

collaborator C1

/kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ A person who works together with others on a shared task or goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

anthropology C1

/ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ The scientific study of human beings, their societies, cultures, and development. Meaning Off Sound Off

watchdog C1

/ˈwɑːtʃdɔːɡ/ a person or organization that keeps watch over others or monitors an institution or industry to prevent danger, illegality, abuse, waste, or unfairness Meaning Off Sound Off

tot C1

/tɑt/ informal: a very young child Meaning Off Sound Off

physique C1

/fəˈziːk/ The shape and form of a person's body, especially when muscular. Meaning Off Sound Off

godsend C1

/ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ a person or thing that arrives unexpectedly and provides urgently needed help or good fortune Meaning Off Sound Off

shareholder C1

/ˈʃɛɹˌhoʊl.dɚ/ A person or organization that owns shares in a company. Meaning Off Sound Off

anthropologist C1

/ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ A scientist who studies human societies, cultures, and origins. Meaning Off Sound Off

terrier C1

/ˈtɛɹiə(ɹ)/ Someone displaying terrier-like qualities such as determined pursuit. Meaning Off Sound Off

extremist C1

/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ A person who holds extreme political or religious views and may use extreme methods. Meaning Off Sound Off

cynicism C1

/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/ A distrustful attitude that assumes people act only out of selfishness. Meaning Off Sound Off

cynic C1

/ˈsɪnɪk/ A person who believes people are selfish and expects the worst of them. Meaning Off Sound Off

marksman C1

/ˈmɑːrks.mən/ a person who is highly skilled at shooting accurately with a firearm, bow, or similar weapon Meaning Off Sound Off

desertion C1

/dɪˈzɝʃən/ The act of abandoning a person, duty, or cause that you should support. Meaning Off Sound Off

commendation C1

/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ Praise or formal approval given to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

screenwriter C1

/ˈskriːnˌraɪtɝ/ A person who writes the scripts for films or television programmes. Meaning Off Sound Off

individuality C1

/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ the qualities that make a person or thing different from everyone or everything else Meaning Off Sound Off

memoir C1

/ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ A book in which someone writes about their own life and experiences. Meaning Off Sound Off

liberator C1

/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪ.tɚ/ a person, group, or thing that frees someone from captivity, oppression, or another constraint Meaning Off Sound Off

sponsorship C1

/ˈspɑːnsɝˌʃɪp/ Financial or other support given by a sponsor to a person, event, or organization. Meaning Off Sound Off

devotee C1

/ˌdɛv.əˈtiː/ A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to something. Meaning Off Sound Off

reassurance C1

/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/ Words or actions that make someone feel less worried and more confident. Meaning Off Sound Off

realist C1

/ˈriːəlɪst/ A person who accepts situations as they truly are and deals with them in a practical way. Meaning Off Sound Off

comer C1

/ˈkʌmɚ/ a person who is showing promise and is likely to become successful Meaning Off Sound Off

counterpart C1

/ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ A person or thing that has the same role or function as another in a different place or system. Meaning Off Sound Off

apprenticeship C1

/əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ A period of training in which someone learns a skilled trade by working with an expert. Meaning Off Sound Off

aviator C1

/ˈeɪ.viˌeɪ.tɚ/ a person who flies or operates an aircraft, especially a military or early aircraft pilot Meaning Off Sound Off

upstart C1

/ˈʌpˌstɑrt/ a person who has risen suddenly to wealth, power, or importance and is regarded as arrogant or presumptuous Meaning Off Sound Off

regulator C1

/ˈɹɛɡ.ju.leɪ.tɚ/ An official person or body that sets and enforces the rules of an industry or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonation C1

/ˌɪmpɝsəˈneɪʃən/ The act of pretending to be another person. Meaning Off Sound Off

overseer C1

/ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ A person who watches over and directs the work of others. Meaning Off Sound Off

dunce C1

/dʌns/ a person regarded as slow to learn or lacking intelligence, often used as an insult Meaning Off Sound Off

overlord C1

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ a person who has general authority over others Meaning Off Sound Off

chambermaid C1

/ˈtʃeɪmbərˌmeɪd/ a woman employed to clean and care for bedrooms, now chiefly in a hotel and historically in a private household Meaning Off Sound Off

awkwardness C1

/ˈɔkwɝdnəs/ the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonator C1

/ˌɪmˈpɝːsəneɪtɝ/ An entertainer who copies the voice and manner of famous people. Meaning Off Sound Off

protege C1

/ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/ a less experienced person whose career or development is guided and supported by an influential mentor Meaning Off Sound Off

occupant C1

/ˈɑ.kjə.pənt/ A person who lives in or uses a place such as a house, room, or vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off

malay C1

/məˈleɪ/ a member of a Southeast Asian people native especially to the Malay Peninsula and parts of the Malay Archipelago Meaning Off Sound Off

compatibility C1

/kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ the ability of people, ideas, or things to exist or work together without conflict Meaning Off Sound Off

depiction C1

/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/ A picture or description of someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

dolt C1

/doʊlt/ a stupid or slow-witted person Meaning Off Sound Off

veneration C1

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ Deep respect, reverence, or admiration for someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

portrayal C1

/ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/ The way someone or something is described or represented. Meaning Off Sound Off

subscriber C1

/səbˈskɹaɪbɚ/ A person who pays to regularly receive a publication or service. Meaning Off Sound Off

stenographer C1

/stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/ a person trained to transcribe speech rapidly using shorthand or a stenotype machine Meaning Off Sound Off

backer C1

/ˈbækɚ/ a person or organization that supports a person, cause, or project, especially by providing money Meaning Off Sound Off

quirk C1

/kwɝk/ An unusual habit or feature of someone's personality. Meaning Off Sound Off

alienation C1

/ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən/ (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another Meaning Off Sound Off

visage C1

/ˈvɪz.ɪd͡ʒ/ the appearance conveyed by a person's face Meaning Off Sound Off

torturer C1

/ˈtɔrtʃərɚ/ a person who deliberately inflicts severe physical or mental pain, often to punish, intimidate, or obtain information Meaning Off Sound Off

cherub C1

/ˈtʃɛrəb/ in Western art, an angel represented as a small, plump, winged child Meaning Off Sound Off

repute C1

/ɹɪˈpjuːt/ The opinion people have of someone or something, especially a good reputation. Meaning Off Sound Off

peephole C1

/ˈpipˌhoʊl/ a small opening, especially in a door, through which someone can look without being seen Meaning Off Sound Off

contributor C1

/kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ A person or thing that helps to cause or create something. Meaning Off Sound Off

debtor C1

/ˈdɛt.ɚ/ A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt. Meaning Off Sound Off

beholder C1

/bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses Meaning Off Sound Off

altruism C1

/ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ Unselfish concern for the welfare and happiness of other people. Meaning Off Sound Off

letterhead C1

/ˈlet̬.ɚˌhed/ a printed heading on stationery that identifies a person or organization, often with an address and logo Meaning Off Sound Off