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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

contestant go
a person who participates in competitions

jock, athlete go
a person trained to compete in sports

football player, footballer go
an athlete who plays American football

back
(football) a person who plays in the backfield

noun.person

5 Subcategories

flanker, flanker back go
a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line
quarterback, signal caller, field general go
(football) the person who plays quarterback
running back go
(football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage
tailback go
(American football) the person who plays tailback
wingback go
(football) the person who plays wingback