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unknown individual
[/ʌnˈnoʊn ɪnˈdɪvɪdʒuəl/]
noun phrase
pl: unknown individuals
indivíduo desconhecido
1.
A person whose identity is not known or has not been established
The crime was committed by an unknown individual.
O crime foi cometido por um indivíduo desconhecido.
2.
A person who is not famous or recognized by the public
She was an unknown individual before winning the lottery.
Ela era uma pessoa desconhecida antes de ganhar na loteria.
Synonyms
unidentified person
stranger
anonymous individual
unnamed person
unknown person
Antonyms
identified person
known individual
celebrity
public figure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
indivíduo desconhecido
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
pessoa desconhecida
Alternative common usage
Portugal
indivíduo desconhecido
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a face in the crowd
nobody knows who
John Doe
mystery person
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