# ary

/ˈɛɹi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ary
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

a person who is a member of a specific group or has a particular job. It is a very old way of saying 'man' or 'person'.

For teachers: a person or man, specifically in a literary or archaic context. Often used in compound forms to denote a specific class or profession.

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