people person
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of people person
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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“Jay created the position. And he created the model of having educators out there as a friendly presence. He recognized that the most effective method for changing behavior is talking to people, person to person.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
“He was a real people person who could talk to anyone. A great dad,. A great husband. I don’t think he had any enemies.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024
Paul is not a people person, preferring to draw meaning from the ancient Romans and Greeks instead of connecting with the people around him.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2024
Ms Howe said her "one of a kind" nephew was the "greatest people person" who was "massively into the Beatles".
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024
So in that way I guess you could say I’m a people person.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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