People & Society

posterity C2

/pɑːˈstɛrəti/ All future generations of people. Meaning Off Sound Off

stint C2

/stɪnt/ an individual's prescribed share of work Meaning Off Sound Off

spinster C2

/ˈspɪnstɚ/ dated and often disparaging: an unmarried woman, especially one regarded as past the usual age for marriage Meaning Off Sound Off

harlot C2

/ˈhɑɹlət/ dated and offensive: a woman described as a prostitute or as sexually promiscuous Meaning Off Sound Off

signorina C2

/ˌsiːn.jəˈriː.nə/ an Italian title or form of address traditionally used for an unmarried woman or young woman Meaning Off Sound Off

minx C2

/mɪŋks/ A flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman. Meaning Off Sound Off

shoemaker C2

/ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚ/ a person who makes or repairs shoes Meaning Off Sound Off

charlatan C2

/ˈʃɑːrlətən/ a person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, usually in order to deceive others Meaning Off Sound Off

infidel C2

/ˈɪnfədəl/ historical and often offensive: a person regarded as not accepting the religion considered true by the speaker Meaning Off Sound Off

coachman C2

/ˈkoʊt͡ʃmən/ A man who drives a horse-drawn coach, a male coach driver. Meaning Off Sound Off

knave C2

/neɪv/ dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man Meaning Off Sound Off

serenade C2

/ˌsɛrəˈneɪd/ a song or musical performance given for someone, traditionally outdoors in the evening as an expression of love Meaning Off Sound Off

bystander C2

/ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ a person who is present at an event but does not take part Meaning Off Sound Off

layman C2

/ˈleɪmən/ Someone who is not a professional in a given field. Meaning Off Sound Off

ninny C2

/ˈnɪni/ A silly or foolish person. Meaning Off Sound Off

puma C2

/puːmə/ A woman in her 20s or 30s who seeks relationships with younger men; a younger cougar. Meaning Off Sound Off

mobster C2

/ˈmɑːb.stɚ/ a member of an organized criminal gang, especially the Mafia Meaning Off Sound Off

forger C2

/ˈfɔrdʒɚ/ a person who fraudulently makes or alters documents, money, art, or other objects Meaning Off Sound Off

stowaway C2

/ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/ a person who secretly hides aboard a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle in order to travel without permission or payment Meaning Off Sound Off

mystique C2

/mɪˈstiːk/ An air of mystery, fascination, or special importance surrounding a person or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

loon C2

/ˈluːn/ A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic. Meaning Off Sound Off

lumberjack C2

/ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ a person whose work is to fell trees. Meaning Off Sound Off

ringleader C2

/ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ a person who leads (especially in illicit activities) Meaning Off Sound Off

poacher C2

/ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another Meaning Off Sound Off

crucifixion C2

/ˌkɹuː.səˈfɪk.ʃən/ execution by fastening a person to a cross or upright structure and leaving them to die Meaning Off Sound Off

lout C2

/laʊt/ a rude, aggressive, or badly behaved man or boy Meaning Off Sound Off

simpleton C2

/ˈsɪmpəltən/ a person lacking intelligence or common sense Meaning Off Sound Off

wer C2

/wɜr/ historical: a man, or the monetary value assigned to a man's life under early Germanic law Meaning Off Sound Off

philanthropist C2

/fəˈlænθrəpəst/ A person who gives money and help to good causes to improve people's lives. Meaning Off Sound Off

barmaid C2

/ˈbɑrˌmeɪd/ chiefly British: a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub Meaning Off Sound Off

inquisitor C2

/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɚ/ a person who asks questions in a searching, persistent, or harsh manner Meaning Off Sound Off

squaw C2

/skwɔ/ dated and offensive: a Native American woman or wife Meaning Off Sound Off

ruffian C2

/ˈɹʌfi.ən/ A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person. Meaning Off Sound Off

sportsman C2

/ˈspɔrtsmən/ A man who engages in sports; an athlete. Meaning Off Sound Off

recluse C2

/ɹɪˈkluːs/ A person who chooses to live alone and avoid other people. Meaning Off Sound Off

cannibalism C2

/ˈkænəbəlɪzəm/ the practice of a human eating human flesh Meaning Off Sound Off

embodiment C2

/ɛmˈbɑːdiːmənt/ A person or thing that is a perfect example of an idea or quality. Meaning Off Sound Off

esquire C2

/ˈɛskwaɪɚ/ in the United States, a lawyer, especially when Esquire or Esq. is placed after the person's name Meaning Off Sound Off

bigot C2

/ˈbɪɡət/ a person who is obstinately prejudiced against people with different identities, beliefs, or opinions Meaning Off Sound Off

viscount C2

/ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ a member of the British or certain other peerages ranking below an earl or count and above a baron Meaning Off Sound Off

strategist C2

/ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ a person who devises strategies. Meaning Off Sound Off

ode C2

/oʊd/ a formal lyric poem, often addressed to and celebrating or reflecting on a person, event, object, or idea Meaning Off Sound Off

colossus C2

/kəˈlɑsəs/ a person or thing of immense size, power, or importance Meaning Off Sound Off

deterrent C2

/dɪˈtɝənt/ Something that discourages people from doing something. Meaning Off Sound Off

watchtower C2

/ˈwɑːtʃˌtaʊər/ a tower from which a lookout watches for danger, fire, escape, or approaching people Meaning Off Sound Off

vandal C2

/ˈvændəl/ A person who deliberately destroys or damages property, especially other people's. Meaning Off Sound Off

practitioner C2

/pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ A person who works in a profession or skilled field, especially medicine or law. Meaning Off Sound Off

footman C2

/ˈfʊtmən/ A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

cinematographer C2

/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfɝ/ The person in charge of the camera work and lighting when making a film. Meaning Off Sound Off

demos C2

/ˈdiˌmɑs/ the ordinary citizens or common people of an ancient Greek city-state; by extension, the populace or citizen body of a democracy Meaning Off Sound Off

fornication C2

/ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other, especially when regarded as illicit in religious or legal doctrine Meaning Off Sound Off

ingrate C2

/ˈɪnɡɹeɪt/ A person who shows no gratitude for what they have been given. Meaning Off Sound Off

magnate C2

/ˈmæɡneɪt/ A very rich and powerful person in business or industry. Meaning Off Sound Off

vassal C2

/ˈvæsəl/ a person holding a fief Meaning Off Sound Off

opportunist C2

/ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nɪst/ a person who exploits circumstances for personal advantage, often without regard for principles or consequences Meaning Off Sound Off

tapeworm C2

/ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ a long, flat parasitic worm that lives as an adult in the intestine of a human or other vertebrate Meaning Off Sound Off

presbyterian C2

/ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ a member of a Protestant church governed by elected elders Meaning Off Sound Off

debutante C2

/ˈdɛb.jə.tɑːnt/ a young woman formally introduced into fashionable society, traditionally at a ball or reception Meaning Off Sound Off

cameo C2

/ˈkæm.i.oʊ/ a small but noticeable role or appearance by a well-known person in a film, play, or other work Meaning Off Sound Off

habeas C2

/ˈheɪ.bi.əs/ law: habeas corpus, especially a petition, proceeding, or writ seeking judicial review of a person's detention Meaning Off Sound Off

euthanasia C2

/ˌjuː.θəˈneɪ.ʒə/ the intentional ending of a person or animal's life in a painless way to relieve incurable suffering Meaning Off Sound Off

Jesuit C2

/ˈdʒɛʒuɪt/ a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order Meaning Off Sound Off

workhouse C2

/ˈwɝkˌhaʊs/ historically in Britain, an institution where poor people received lodging and food in return for compulsory labor Meaning Off Sound Off

intermediary C2

/ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ A person who acts as a link between two sides to help them reach an agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off

kidder C2

/ˈkɪd.ɚ/ informal: a person who jokes, teases, or tries to deceive others playfully Meaning Off Sound Off

nursemaid C2

/ˈnɝːsˌmeɪd/ a woman or girl employed to look after young children Meaning Off Sound Off

allotment C2

/əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ An amount of something given to a person or set aside for a purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

imperialist C2

/ɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/ a person who supports or practices imperialism Meaning Off Sound Off

gamekeeper C2

/ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpɚ/ a person employed to manage game animals and their habitat on an estate, especially for hunting Meaning Off Sound Off

philistine C2

/ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ A person who has no interest in or appreciation of art and culture. Meaning Off Sound Off

crone C2

/kroʊn/ disparaging or literary: an old woman, especially one portrayed as ugly or frightening Meaning Off Sound Off

Athenian C2

/əˈθiːniən/ a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Athens, especially of ancient Athens Meaning Off Sound Off

gentile C2

/ˈdʒɛntaɪl/ a person who is not Jewish, often written with an initial capital Meaning Off Sound Off

skeptic C2

/ˈskɛp.tɪk/ someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs Meaning Off Sound Off

dais C2

/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ a raised platform that gives prominence to a speaker, honored person, throne, or table Meaning Off Sound Off

epitaph C2

/ˈɛpɪˌtæf/ an inscription on a grave or monument commemorating the person buried there Meaning Off Sound Off

figurine C2

/fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/ a small sculpted or moulded representation of a person, animal, or imaginary figure, often made as an ornament or collectible Meaning Off Sound Off

nipper C2

/ˈnɪp.ɚ/ informal, chiefly British: a young child Meaning Off Sound Off

abductor C2

/æbˈdʌktɚ/ a person who unlawfully carries someone away and holds them captive Meaning Off Sound Off

marauder C2

/məˈrɔː.dɚ/ a person or member of a group that roams about to raid, steal, or attack Meaning Off Sound Off

hypochondriac C2

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ a person persistently and excessively anxious about having or developing illness Meaning Off Sound Off

Toda C2

/ˈtoʊdə/ a member of an Indigenous Dravidian people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, southern India Meaning Off Sound Off

gravedigger C2

/ˈɡreɪvˌdɪɡ.ɚ/ a person employed to dig graves and prepare them for burial Meaning Off Sound Off

freedman C2

/ˈfriːd.mən/ a man who has been released from slavery, especially when his legal status is distinguished from that of a freeborn person Meaning Off Sound Off

helmsman C2

/ˈhɛlmzmən/ a person who steers a ship or boat Meaning Off Sound Off

waterman C2

/ˈwɔtɝmən/ a person who lives or works on the water, especially a boatman who carries passengers or goods on a river or canal Meaning Off Sound Off

organist C2

/ˈɔrgənəst/ a person who plays an organ Meaning Off Sound Off

squatter C2

/ˈskwɑ.təɹ/ a person who occupies land or a building without legal title, permission, or a tenancy agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

seducer C2

/sɪˈduːsɝ/ a person who deliberately attracts or persuades someone into a sexual relationship, often insincerely or manipulatively Meaning Off Sound Off

telepath C2

/ˈtɛl.əˌpæθ/ a person believed or imagined to communicate thoughts directly without speech or other physical signals Meaning Off Sound Off

harbinger C2

/ˈhɑɹ.bɪn.d͡ʒəɹ/ A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

woodman C2

/ˈwʊdmən/ a person whose work is cutting trees or chopping and preparing wood Meaning Off Sound Off

virtuoso C2

/ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ A person who is extremely skilled, especially a brilliant musician. Meaning Off Sound Off

purser C2

/ˈpɝsɚ/ a senior crew member on a passenger ship or aircraft responsible for passengers and administrative matters Meaning Off Sound Off

effigy C2

/ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) Meaning Off Sound Off

sharpshooter C2

/ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuː.tɚ/ a person highly skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle Meaning Off Sound Off