osoba

Etymology
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 * 1) An individual substance of a rational nature; usually a human being.
 * 2) Any sentient or socially intelligent being.
 * 3)  Someone who likes or has an affinity for (a specified thing).
 * 4)  Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts.

Usage notes

 * In sense 1 and 2, osoba can take the neuter gender since its meaning can refer to both masculine and feminine. However, strictly speaking, this word takes the feminine gender in all cases.

Derived terms

 * osobarija
 * osobun