People & Society

mon C2+

/mɑn/ a man or fellow, in dialectal or informal address Meaning Off Sound Off

mourning C2+

/ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ the expression of deep sorrow, especially for someone who has died Meaning Off Sound Off

napper C2+

/ˈnæpər/ a person who naps, or slang for the head Meaning Off Sound Off

newspaperman C2+

/ˈnuzˌpeɪpərˌmæn/ a man who writes for or owns a newspaper; a male journalist Meaning Off Sound Off

newspaperwoman C2+

/ˈnuzˌpeɪpərˌwʊmən/ a woman who writes for or owns a newspaper; a female journalist Meaning Off Sound Off

nightie C2+

/ˈnaɪti/ a woman's or child's nightgown (informal) Meaning Off Sound Off

nonesuch C2+

/ˈnʌnˌsʌtʃ/ a person or thing without equal; a paragon Meaning Off Sound Off

noninhabitant C2+

/ˌnɑnɪnˈhæbətənt/ a person who is not an inhabitant of a place Meaning Off Sound Off

nonsailor C2+

/nɑnˈseɪlər/ a person who is not a sailor Meaning Off Sound Off

numskull C2+

/ˈnʌmˌskʌl/ (informal) a stupid person; a dolt Meaning Off Sound Off

nun C2+

/nʌn/ a woman belonging to a religious order under vows Meaning Off Sound Off

nurseryman C2+

/ˈnɝsəriˌmæn/ a person who owns or works at a plant nursery Meaning Off Sound Off

obit C2+

/ˈoʊbɪt/ an obituary; a notice of a person's death Meaning Off Sound Off

objector C2+

/əbˈdʒɛktɚ/ a person who expresses opposition or dissent to something Meaning Off Sound Off

obligee C2+

/ˌɑblɪˈdʒi/ a person to whom another is bound by a contract or legal obligation Meaning Off Sound Off

obligor C2+

/ˈɑblɪɡɔr/ a person who is legally bound to fulfill an obligation to another Meaning Off Sound Off

obtainer C2+

/əbˈteɪnɚ/ a person who acquires or gets possession of something Meaning Off Sound Off

occupier C2+

/ˈɑkjəpaɪɚ/ a person who lives in or holds a place, or a force holding occupied territory Meaning Off Sound Off

officeholder C2+

/ˈɔfɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ a person who holds a public or official position Meaning Off Sound Off

originator C2+

/əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɚ/ a person who creates or initiates something Meaning Off Sound Off

parishioner C2+

/pəˈrɪʃənər/ a member or inhabitant of a church parish Meaning Off Sound Off

patroness C2+

/ˈpeɪtrənəs/ a woman who supports or sponsors a person, cause, or institution Meaning Off Sound Off

pedant C2+

/ˈpɛdənt/ a person who is overly concerned with minor rules and details Meaning Off Sound Off

personation C2+

/ˌpɜrsəˈneɪʃən/ the act of assuming another person's identity, especially to deceive Meaning Off Sound Off

persuader C2+

/pərˈsweɪdər/ a person or thing that convinces or induces someone to act Meaning Off Sound Off

pillar C2+

/ˈpɪlɚ/ an upright vertical support, or a person regarded as a mainstay Meaning Off Sound Off

plaintiff C2+

/ˈpleɪntɪf/ a person who brings a legal action against another in a court of law Meaning Off Sound Off

plaything C2+

/ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/ a toy, or a person or thing treated as an object of amusement Meaning Off Sound Off

plotter C2+

/ˈplɑtɚ/ a person who plans a secret scheme, or a device for drawing graphs Meaning Off Sound Off

podium C2+

/ˈpoʊdiəm/ a raised platform on which a person stands to speak, conduct, or receive an award Meaning Off Sound Off

polluter C2+

/pəˈlutɚ/ a person or organization that releases harmful substances into the environment Meaning Off Sound Off

popinjay C2+

/ˈpɑpɪnˌdʒeɪ/ a vain, conceited person, especially one given to showy dress or chatter Meaning Off Sound Off

practician C2+

/prækˈtɪʃən/ a person who practices an art or profession; a practitioner Meaning Off Sound Off

pressman C2+

/ˈprɛsmən/ a person who operates a printing press, or a newspaper journalist Meaning Off Sound Off

pretender C2+

/prɪˈtɛndɚ/ a person who makes a false or disputed claim, especially to a throne Meaning Off Sound Off

preventer C2+

/prɪˈvɛntɚ/ a person or thing that prevents something, or a rope securing a sail or boom Meaning Off Sound Off

progeny C2+

/ˈprɑdʒəni/ a person's descendants or an animal's offspring Meaning Off Sound Off

prohibitor C2+

/proʊˈhɪbɪtɚ/ a person or thing that forbids or prevents something Meaning Off Sound Off

proscript C2+

/ˈproʊskrɪpt/ a person who has been outlawed or condemned by proscription Meaning Off Sound Off

protector C2+

/prəˈtɛktɚ/ a person or thing that defends or guards against harm Meaning Off Sound Off

provocator C2+

/ˈprɑvəˌkeɪtɚ/ a person who deliberately provokes or incites trouble Meaning Off Sound Off

pugilist C2+

/ˈpjudʒəlɪst/ a person who fights with their fists; a boxer Meaning Off Sound Off

punisher C2+

/ˈpʌnɪʃɚ/ a person or thing that inflicts punishment Meaning Off Sound Off

puppet C2+

/ˈpʌpɪt/ a figure moved by strings or hands, or a person controlled by another Meaning Off Sound Off

puritan C2+

/ˈpjʊrɪtən/ a person with strict moral views; relating to such austerity Meaning Off Sound Off

pursuer C2+

/pɚˈsuɚ/ a person who chases or follows another, or a plaintiff in Scots law Meaning Off Sound Off

purveyor C2+

/pɚˈveɪɚ/ a person or company that supplies goods or services Meaning Off Sound Off

querent C2+

/ˈkwɪrənt/ a person who consults an astrologer or fortune-teller with a question Meaning Off Sound Off

recognizance C2+

/rɪˈkɑɡnɪzəns/ a formal bond binding a person to fulfill an obligation, as appearing in court Meaning Off Sound Off

reliever C2+

/rɪˈlivɚ/ a person or thing that relieves; in baseball, a relief pitcher Meaning Off Sound Off

remainderman C2+

/rɪˈmeɪndɚˌmæn/ a person who inherits an estate after a prior interest ends Meaning Off Sound Off

repairer C2+

/rɪˈpɛrɚ/ a person who repairs or mends things Meaning Off Sound Off

reprimand C2+

/ˈrɛprəˌmænd/ a formal expression of disapproval; to rebuke someone sharply Meaning Off Sound Off

resister C2+

/rɪˈzɪstɚ/ a person who opposes or withstands something Meaning Off Sound Off

resolver C2+

/rɪˈzɑlvɚ/ a person or thing that resolves something, such as a dispute or a name Meaning Off Sound Off

reviewer C2+

/rɪˈvjuɚ/ a person who writes critical assessments of books, films, or work Meaning Off Sound Off

rioting C2+

/ˈraɪətɪŋ/ violent public disorder by a crowd; engaging in such disorder Meaning Off Sound Off

ripper C2+

/ˈrɪpɚ/ a person or tool that rips; informally, something excellent Meaning Off Sound Off

robber C2+

/ˈrɑbɚ/ a person who steals from another by force or threat Meaning Off Sound Off

rota C2+

/ˈroʊtə/ a roster showing a rotation of duties among people Meaning Off Sound Off

ruiner C2+

/ˈruɪnɚ/ a person or thing that ruins or destroys something Meaning Off Sound Off

ruminator C2+

/ˈruməˌneɪtɚ/ one who ruminates; a person given to deep or anxious reflection Meaning Off Sound Off

saphead C2+

/ˈsæpˌhɛd/ a foolish or simple-minded person Meaning Off Sound Off

sapskull C2+

/ˈsæpˌskʌl/ a stupid or dull-witted person; a blockhead Meaning Off Sound Off

scamp C2+

/skæmp/ a mischievous rascal, often used affectionately of a child Meaning Off Sound Off

schemer C2+

/ˈskimɚ/ a person who devises cunning or underhanded plans Meaning Off Sound Off

schoolfellow C2+

/ˈskulˌfɛloʊ/ a person who attends or attended the same school as another Meaning Off Sound Off

scoundrel C2+

/ˈskaʊndrəl/ a dishonest or unprincipled person; a villain Meaning Off Sound Off

scratcher C2+

/ˈskrætʃɚ/ a person or thing that scratches; a tool for scratching Meaning Off Sound Off

scrounger C2+

/ˈskraʊndʒɚ/ a person who obtains things by begging, borrowing, or cadging Meaning Off Sound Off

seafarer C2+

/ˈsiˌfɛrɚ/ a person who travels by sea, especially a sailor Meaning Off Sound Off

sender C2+

/ˈsɛndɚ/ a person or device that sends something, such as a message Meaning Off Sound Off

sitter C2+

/ˈsɪtər/ a person who looks after a child, pet, or house, or who poses for a portrait Meaning Off Sound Off

smasher C2+

/ˈsmæʃər/ a person or thing that smashes; informally, something impressive Meaning Off Sound Off

snoozer C2+

/ˈsnuzər/ a person who dozes; informally, something tediously boring Meaning Off Sound Off

solicitude C2+

/səˈlɪsɪtud/ care, concern, or anxious attentiveness toward someone Meaning Off Sound Off

soothsayer C2+

/ˈsuθseɪər/ a person who predicts the future; a seer Meaning Off Sound Off

speechmaker C2+

/ˈspitʃˌmeɪkɚ/ a person who makes speeches, especially frequently or skillfully Meaning Off Sound Off

spiritualist C2+

/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlɪst/ a person who believes the dead can communicate with the living Meaning Off Sound Off

spoilsport C2+

/ˈspɔɪlˌspɔrt/ a person who spoils the pleasure or enjoyment of others Meaning Off Sound Off

stature C2+

/ˈstætʃɚ/ a person's natural height, or their standing and reputation Meaning Off Sound Off

stealer C2+

/ˈstilɚ/ a person who steals; a thief Meaning Off Sound Off

stinker C2+

/ˈstɪŋkɚ/ a contemptible person or thing, or something that stinks Meaning Off Sound Off

stretcher C2+

/ˈstrɛtʃɚ/ a framework for carrying an injured or sick person Meaning Off Sound Off

stunner C2+

/ˈstʌnɚ/ a strikingly impressive or attractive person or thing Meaning Off Sound Off

submariner C2+

/səbˈmɛrɪnɚ/ a member of the crew of a submarine Meaning Off Sound Off

suer C2+

/ˈsuɚ/ a person who sues or petitions; one who brings a lawsuit Meaning Off Sound Off

superbrain C2+

/ˈsupɚbreɪn/ a person of exceptional intelligence, or a vastly powerful collective mind Meaning Off Sound Off

surety C2+

/ˈʃʊrəti/ a person who takes responsibility for another's obligation, or a guarantee Meaning Off Sound Off

theorizer C2+

/ˈθiəˌraɪzɚ/ a person who forms theories or speculates Meaning Off Sound Off

threesome C2+

/ˈθrisəm/ a group of three people Meaning Off Sound Off

toiler C2+

/ˈtɔɪlɚ/ a person who works hard and laboriously Meaning Off Sound Off

traditionalist C2+

/trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/ a person who favors established customs over innovation Meaning Off Sound Off

transferee C2+

/ˌtrænsfɝˈi/ a person to whom something, such as property or a right, is transferred Meaning Off Sound Off

tribalist C2+

/ˈtraɪbəlɪst/ a person who favors loyalty to their own group above all else Meaning Off Sound Off

tricycle C2+

/ˈtraɪsɪkəl/ a three-wheeled cycle, especially one ridden by a small child Meaning Off Sound Off