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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

expert go
a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

investigator go
someone who investigates

detective go
an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

PI, private detective, private eye, private investigator, operative, shamus, sherlock
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

noun.person

3 Subcategories

hotel detective, house detective, house dick go
a private detective employed by a hotel or retail store
inquiry agent go
a private detective
store detective go
a private detective employed by a merchant to stop pilferage