Persona

Pronunciation: /pərˈsoʊnə/

Persona (noun)

  1. The character someone shows to other people, especially in public or at work.
  2. An identity someone uses on the internet, often different from their real self.
  3. A voice or role used by a writer or speaker in a text, not necessarily the real person.

Examples

  • The actor protects his public character from rumors.
  • Her public character looks confident, even when she is nervous.