Definition: The word 'person(al)'. Person means a living being, specifically one who can be regarded as an individual or person in his own right. In its broadest sense, person may also refer to individuals such as families, groups, and organizations, including non-human animals, plants, and microbes. Definition: Person is a living creature, human or nonhuman. This word encompasses all beings capable of being regarded as individuals, whether they are natural persons, legal persons, or others. It can refer to any individual who exists on this planet in the form of a person.