Definition

1. 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

1. designed for or restricted to a single person
   • a one-man show
   • a one-person tent
   • Sarah Silverman's hilarious one-woman show