one-person
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Involving, performed by, or consisting of only one individual: Designed for, operated by, or characteristic of a single person.
- Restricted to a single occupant or participant: Intended for use by one person alone.
Usage
- The adjective one-person is used to describe an activity, object, or situation that involves only one individual. It directly modifies a noun to specify its singular, non-shared nature.
- It is often used interchangeably with one-man or one-woman, with the choice sometimes reflecting the gender of the individual involved, though one-person is the most gender-neutral term.
Examples
- She runs a successful one-person business from her home office.
- The one-person tent is lightweight and perfect for solo backpacking trips.
- The jury was dismissed after it became a one-person jury due to illnesses.
- He lives in a one-person household.
Advanced Usage
- "one-person army": A metaphorical phrase describing an individual who is exceptionally capable and accomplishes tasks typically requiring many people.
- During the crisis, she was a one-person army, handling logistics, communications, and first aid.
- "one-person rule": A political term describing autocracy or a system of government where power is concentrated in a single ruler.
- The country transitioned from one-person rule to a democratic system.
Variants and Related Words
- One-man (adj): Functionally synonymous with , but historically and often still used, especially when the individual is known to be male (e.g., ).
- One-woman (adj): Functionally synonymous with , used when the individual is known to be female (e.g., ).
- Solo (adj/adv): Performed by one person alone (e.g., ). can also function as an adverb.
- Single-handed (adj/adv): Done by one person without help from others (e.g., ). It can also function as an adverb ().
- Single-occupancy (adj): Specifically used for rooms or vehicles designed for one user (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Solo
- Individual
- Single-handed
- Unaccompanied
Antonyms
- Multi-person
- Team-based
- Collaborative
- Group
Related Phrases
- One-person show: A theatrical performance created and performed by a single actor.
- The actor received critical acclaim for her powerful one-person show.
- One-person crew: A film or production team consisting of a single individual handling multiple roles.
- He filmed the entire documentary as a one-person crew.
Adjective
- designed for or restricted to a single person
- a one-man show
- a one-person tent
- Sarah Silverman's hilarious one-woman show