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personality

 
/ˌpɜr·səˈnæl·ɪ·t̬i/ n [C/U]

Definition

the special combination of qualities in a person that makes that person different from others, as shown by the way the person behaves, feels, and thinks: [C] She has a cheerful, attractive personality. [U] Personality is formed at a very early age. A personality is also a famous person, esp. in popular entertainment or sports: [C] a TV personality
(Definition of personality n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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