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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

entertainer go
a person who tries to please or amuse

performer, performing artist go
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

comedian, comic go
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

clown, buffoon, goof, goofball, merry andrew
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

noun.person

4 Subcategories

harlequin go
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
fool, jester, motley fool go
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
whiteface go
a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
zany go
a buffoon in one of the old comedies