personage — meaning in English

English meaning

• character noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
• figure noun A number or numerical value.
• personage noun A person of importance or fame.

Senses

personage is used for these senses in English:

• character (countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
• figure A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
• personage A person, especially one who is famous or important.

character — full definition

1. noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
2. noun The combination of qualities and traits that make up a person's nature, especially their moral strength or honesty.
3. noun A single letter, digit, or symbol, especially in writing or computing.
4. noun A distinctive or unusual person, often amusing or eccentric.

figure — full definition

1. noun A number or numerical value.
2. noun The shape of a person’s body.
3. noun A person considered in terms of their public role or influence.
4. noun A diagram or illustration used to convey information.
5. verb To think, guess, or conclude something.

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