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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
an athlete who plays American football

noun.person

10 Subcategories

back go
(football) a person who plays in the backfield
runner, ball carrier go
(football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
blocker go
a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play
cornerback go
a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers
football hero go
a football player who has achieved a reputation for success
kicker go
a player who kicks the football
linebacker, line backer go
a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen
lineman go
one of the players on the line of scrimmage
receiver, pass receiver, pass catcher go
a football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass
tackler go
a football player who tackles the ball carrier