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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

worker go
a person who works at a specific occupation

skilled worker, trained worker, skilled workman go
a worker who has acquired special skills

official, functionary go
a worker who holds or is invested with an office

church officer
a church official

noun.person

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churchwarden go
an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters
deacon, Protestant deacon go
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
elder go
any of various church officers
sexton, sacristan go
an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
verger go
a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
vestryman go
a man who is a member of a church vestry
vestrywoman go
a woman who is a member of a church vestry