personage

US /ˈpɝː.sən.ɪdʒ/

UK /ˈpɝː.sən.ɪdʒ/

1.

a person, especially one who is important or famous

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The old man was a respected personage in the village.

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Several distinguished personages attended the gala.

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dignitary notable celebrity luminary figure

2.

a character in a play, novel, or film

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The author developed each personage with great depth.

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She played the role of a mysterious personage.

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character figure role