Meaning of the word nobody in English

What does nobody mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nobody

US /ˈnoʊ.bɑː.di/
UK /ˈnoʊ.bɑː.di/
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Pronoun

1.

no person; no one

Example:
Nobody was home when I called.
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen.
2.

a person of no importance or influence

Example:
He was a nobody before he won the lottery.
She felt like a complete nobody in the big city.

Noun

1.

a person of no importance or influence

Example:
He's a complete nobody in the art world.
From a nobody, he rose to become a respected leader.
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