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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

unwelcome person, persona non grata go
a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome

unpleasant person, disagreeable person go
a person who is not pleasant or agreeable

selfish person go
a person who is unusually selfish

opportunist, self-seeker
a person who places expediency above principle

noun.person

5 Subcategories

backscratcher go
someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage
bottom feeder go
an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others
carpetbagger go
an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
hustler, wheeler dealer, operator go
a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
timeserver go
one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage