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per·son·hood  (pûrsn-hd)
n.
The state or condition of being a person, especially having those qualities that confer distinct individuality: "finding her own personhood as a campus activist" (Walter Shapiro).
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Noun1.personhood - being a person; "finding her own personhood as a campus activist"
identity, personal identity, individuality - the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"
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