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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

communicator go
a person who communicates with others

source, informant
a person who supplies information

noun.person

4 Subcategories

rat, squealer, betrayer, informer, blabber go
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
leaker go
a surreptitious informant
passive source go
an informant who is not assigned to obtain specific intelligence but who routinely passes on whatever information he or she has
whistle blower, whistle-blower, whistleblower go
an informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it