noun an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
noun a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
noun the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
noun an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
noun a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
noun a written symbol that is used to represent speech
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
