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blind person

blind person

19 1.5
A person who cannot see or can see very little
  • noun
  • /blaɪnd ˈpɜrsən/
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  • The idea was that as a blind person, you can do things that people thought you couldn't do.
  • welfare for blind people
  • many blind people
  • jobs for blind persons

So it's not ideal, especially as a blind person, it presents some danger.

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Examples

  • I've never seen a blind person up close before.

  • Even a blind person can see it's a fake.

  • The ability of blind people like me to address this issue is somewhat limited.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Blind people can do everything regular people can do.

  • Blind worker-speakers are the best source for teaching students how blind people can perform different jobs.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Louis Braille is undeniably the most important cultural hero for blind people all over the world.

    Academic text (1996)
  • In the early 1960s, graduates of schools for blind persons were well equipped to become wage earners.

    Academic text (1997)
  • A blind person can succeed in various careers, showcasing their talent and determination.

  • When a blind person walks through the park, they often rely on a white cane for navigation.

  • With the right support, a blind person can learn to use technology to enhance their independence.

Synonyms

visually impaired person
vsblind person
1 3.5

A person who has little or no sight

has severe or near total sight loss rather than only partial reduction
blind man
vsblind person
1 2.8

A person whose eyes are covered during a game or test

refers to severe or lasting sight loss, not temporary covering or game use

Antonyms

1.3

A person who can see

How Sighted

blind person
19 1.5

Surface Forms

blind person singular
blind people plural

Morphology

blind + person

The meaning 'a person who has little or no ability to see' is directly and compositionally derived from 'blind' (without sight) + 'person' (human being). This adjective+noun pattern is a regular, cross-linguistically common way to form descriptions, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Blind person creates a clear picture: someone who is blind, meaning they have little or no sight, so a person who 'cannot see'. That's why we use it today to mean someone with very poor or no sight.