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Definition of merperson

merperson

/ˈmɝːˌpɝːsən/
mer · per · son
Plural:merpeople
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merperson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A mythical aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a human and the tail of a fish; a mermaid or merman regardless of gender.

Example

"The fantasy novel features a young merperson who serves as a diplomat between the underwater kingdom and surface dwellers."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

merlot
mermaid
merman
merperson
merrily
merrimack
merriment

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a gender-neutral counterpart to 'mermaid' and 'merman', combining the archaic root 'mere' (from Old English 'mere', meaning sea or lake) with 'person'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Merperson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/merperson
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