Meaning & use

persona

noun·Academic

The particular aspect of someone's character that they present to or that is perceived by other people.

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On stage, the shy musician transforms into a confident, larger-than-life persona.

Her public persona is very different from how she acts around close friends.

A note on using this word

Persona suggests a constructed or adopted identity, which may differ from a person's private, authentic self.

Words with a similar meaning

imagerole

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