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Meaning of the word character in English

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character

US /ˈker.ək.tɚ/
UK /ˈkær.ək.tər/
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Noun

1.

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual

Example:
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He has a strong character.
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Her honesty is a testament to her good character.
Synonym:
personality temperament disposition nature make-up
2.

a person in a novel, play, or movie

Example:
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The main character in the story is a young wizard.
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She played the role of a strong female character.
Synonym:
figure role part persona
3.

a printed or written letter, symbol, or mark

Example:
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Each character on the keyboard represents a letter or symbol.
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The document contains many special characters.
Synonym:
letter symbol mark sign glyph
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