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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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BEQUEATH
(verb) leave or give by will after one’s death; “My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”; “My grandfather left me his entire estate”
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