personhood
noun/ˈpɜrsənhʊd/
Frequency rank: #16,323 most common English word
Meaning
the state or condition of being a person, especially with recognized rights and moral status.
Example sentence
The court debated whether corporations should be granted personhood under the law.
Synonyms & related words
- identity
- individuality
- humanity
- selfhood
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