entity

Entity is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈen.tɪ.ti/
• SAMPA: /"EntI.tI/
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Noun

Singular entity

Plural entities

1. An entity is a whole thing, independent from other things, often an institution or something alive.

   The idea of church and state as separate entities is quite new.

   When you start a company, you create a new legal entity.

Synonyms

• being
• unit
• item