Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
persona
Noun
/pərˈsoʊ.nə/
Definition
A persona is a character or a role that someone adopts, often to influence how they are perceived by others.
Examples
- The author’s public persona is quite different from his private life.
- She created a persona for her online presence that attracted many followers.
- In literature, the narrator may employ a persona to tell the story from a specific point of view.
Meaning
The term indicates an image or identity that is projected to the outside world, distinct from the inner self.
Synonyms
- character
- identity
- image
- facade
- mask
