PERSONA

persona, image

(noun) (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world; “a public image is as fragile as Humpty Dumpty”

character, role, theatrical role, part, persona

(noun) an actor’s portrayal of someone in a play; “she played the part of Desdemona”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

persona (plural personas or personae or personæ)

A social role.

A character played by an actor.

(psychology) The mask or appearance one presents to the world.

(marketing, user experience) An imaginary person representing a particular type of client or customer, considered when designing products and services that will appeal to them.

Anagrams

• Pearson, S'porean, pronase

Source: Wiktionary


Per*so"na, n.; pl. Personæ. Etym: [L.] (Biol.)

Definition: Same as Person, n., 8.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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