Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unknown-person

Noun

/ʌnˈnoʊn pɜrsən/

Definition

A person whose identity is not known or recognized.

Examples

The witness reported seeing an unknown person near the crime scene.
An unknown person called the office and spoke to no one in particular.
She received a letter from an unknown person, leaving her curious about the sender.

Meaning

An unknown person can refer to someone who is anonymous or whose name has not been disclosed, often used in situations involving strangers or unspecified individuals.