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personae

[per-son-ee]

personae Definition

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

Using personae: Examples

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

  • Example

    The politician's public persona is very different from his private one.

  • Example

    The author created a diverse cast of personae in her latest novel.

  • Example

    The actor played multiple personae in the movie, showcasing his versatility.

  • Example

    She adopted a new persona for her performance art piece.

personae Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with personae

  • a character or role that someone takes on, often temporarily, that is different from their usual self

    Example

    He assumed the persona of a detective to solve the mystery.

  • the image or character that someone presents to the public, often through media or public appearances

    Example

    The celebrity's public persona is carefully crafted by their PR team.

  • an outdated term for dissociative identity disorder, a mental health condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states

    Example

    She was diagnosed with multiple persona disorder after experiencing blackouts and memory loss.

Origins of personae

from Latin 'persona', meaning 'mask'

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Summary: personae in Brief

'Personae' [per-son-ee] refers to the aspects of someone's character or behavior that are presented to others, or the characters in a work of fiction. It can refer to a public persona, such as that of a politician or celebrity, or an assumed persona, such as a character in a play. Examples include 'The author created a diverse cast of personae in her latest novel.' and 'She adopted a new persona for her performance art piece.'