People 2
36 English words (level B2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| delegate | a person chosen to represent a group at a meeting | Delegates from 50 countries attended. |
| deputy | a person who helps a leader and acts for them when needed | She is the deputy head. |
| devil | an evil spirit; also used for a naughty person | He's a little devil! |
| dictator | a ruler with total power who was not elected | The country was ruled by a dictator. |
| diplomat | a person who represents their country abroad | He is a diplomat in Rome. |
| disciple | a follower of a religious or political leader | Jesus had twelve disciples. |
| dissident | a person who publicly criticizes their government | The dissident was put in prison. |
| distributor | a company that supplies goods to shops | The distributor delivers to 500 shops. |
| doorkeeper | a person who guards a door | The doorkeeper checked our names. |
| dropout | a person who leaves school or university before finishing | He was a college dropout. |
| dwarf | a very short person (can be offensive); also a small creature in stories | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. |
| ecologist | a scientist who studies ecology | Ecologists are worried about the river. |
| economist | an expert in economics | Economists predict slow growth. |
| educator | a teacher (formal) | He is an experienced educator. |
| electrician | a person who repairs and installs electrical equipment | Call an electrician. |
| employee | a person who works for a company | The shop has ten employees. |
| employer | a person or company that pays people to work | My employer pays well. |
| entrepreneur | a person who starts a business | She is a successful entrepreneur. |
| equal | a person of the same level or importance | She treats everyone as an equal. |
| essayist | a person who writes essays | She is a famous essayist. |
| examinee | a person taking an exam | Each examinee gets two hours. |
| executive | a senior manager in a company | She is a top executive. |
| exile | being forced to live away from your country; also a person who lives like this | He lived in exile for years. |
| explorer | a person who travels to unknown places | He was a famous explorer. |
| father-in-law | the father of your husband or wife | My father-in-law is a farmer. |
| follower | a person who supports a leader or idea; also someone who follows you online | She has a million followers. |
| foreman | a person in charge of a group of workers | The foreman checked the work. |
| gangster | a member of a criminal gang | He played a gangster in the film. |
| gardener | a person who works in a garden | The gardener planted roses. |
| genius | a very clever person; also great ability | Einstein was a genius. |
| god | the spirit that people believe made and controls the world; also any spirit people worship | Do you believe in God? |
| guerrilla | a fighter in a small unofficial army | The guerrillas hid in the mountains. |
| habitant | a person who lives in a place | The habitants of the island are fishermen. |
| helper | a person who helps | We need helpers for the event. |
| hood | a part of a coat that covers your head; also the front cover of a car (American English) | Put your hood up, it's raining. |
| housekeeper | a person paid to clean and look after a house | The housekeeper cooks for the family. |