entity

Derived from Latin 'entitas', which is from 'ens', meaning 'being'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/en-US]
Synonyms being formal , object , thing
Antonyms nonentity

A thing that exists as a particular and discrete unit; an organization or concept that has a distinct existence.

plural
entities
  • The company is a legal entity distinct from its owners.
  • In philosophy, a mind is often considered a separate entity.
  • The nonprofit organization operates as a charitable entity.
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