noun

personage

PUR-suh-nihj

Personage (noun) means a person of importance or fame. Example: “Several distinguished personages attended the opening ceremony.”

noun

A person of importance or fame.

"Several distinguished personages attended the opening ceremony."

A character portrayed in a book, film, or play.

"The novel's central personage is loosely based on a real historical figure."

How to use personage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA notable or important individual, or a character in a story.

When to use it

Fairly formal or literary; "important person" or "public figure" is more common in everyday speech.

personages plural

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Several distinguished _____ attended the opening ceremony.

From Old French personage, built from "person" plus the suffix "-age."

Origin: Old French

important person influential person

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What does “personage” mean?

The word “personage” means a person of importance or fame. In plain terms, a notable or important individual, or a character in a story.

How do you pronounce “personage”?

“Personage” is pronounced PUR-suh-nihj (/ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “personage” in a sentence?

Here is “personage” used in a sentence: “Several distinguished personages attended the opening ceremony.”

What part of speech is “personage”?

“Personage” is a noun.

Where does the word “personage” come from?

The word “personage” comes from Old French. From Old French personage, built from "person" plus the suffix "-age.".

How many meanings does “personage” have?

“Personage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person of importance or fame.