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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

preserver go
someone who keeps safe from harm or danger

defender, guardian, protector, shielder go
a person who cares for persons or property

guard go
a person who keeps watch over something or someone

watcher, watchman, security guard
a guard who keeps watch

noun.person

6 Subcategories

bank guard go
a security guard at a bank
fire watcher go
(during World War II in Britain) someone whose duty was to watch for fires caused by bombs dropped from the air
picket, watch, lookout, spotter, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, scout go
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
night watchman go
a watchman who works during the night
patroller go
someone on patrol duty
portwatcher, port watcher go
a watchman on a wharf