personae

/pɜːrsɒnɪ, -ni/ or /pɜːrˈsoʊni/

Definitions

1. noun

the various roles or characters presented by an actor, or the various aspects of a person’s personality or character

“The actor portrayed multiple personae in the play, switching between different accents and mannerisms.”

2. noun

a character or mask worn by an actor in a play, especially in ancient Roman theater

“The actor donned the personae of a wise old sage for the performance.”

Synonyms

  • aspects
  • characters
  • roles

Antonyms

  • authenticity
  • reality