persona

[per-soh-nuh]

persona Definition

  • 1the aspect of someone's character or behavior that is presented to or perceived by others
  • 2a character in a novel, play, or movie

Using persona: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "persona" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a professional persona at work.

  • Example

    The actor's persona in the movie was that of a villain.

  • Example

    The author created a persona for the protagonist in the novel.

persona Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for persona

Phrases with persona

  • the image or personality that a person presents to the public

    Example

    Her public persona is that of a confident and successful businesswoman.

  • a second self or different version of oneself

    Example

    In the comic book, Superman's alter ego is Clark Kent.

  • a person who is not welcome or accepted in a particular country or organization

    Example

    After the scandal, the politician became a persona non grata in his own party.

Origins of persona

from Latin 'persona', meaning 'mask'

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Summary: persona in Brief

The term 'persona' [per-soh-nuh] refers to the aspect of one's character or behavior that is presented to others, or a character in a work of fiction. Examples include 'She has a professional persona at work,' and 'The author created a persona for the protagonist in the novel.' Phrases like 'public persona' and 'alter ego' are also common.

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