noun
presence
PREZ-uns/ˈprezns/
The state of being at a particular place.
The group acknowledges the seated person's presence at the meeting table.
Etymology
Latin praesentia named the state of being present, with the underlying image of being before someone or at hand. The English sense preserves this as the fact of being in a particular place.
In context
the opportunity to stand in the presence of her incorrupt body
More examples
- Your presence at the hearing is required.
- The dog's presence helps the child feel safe.
- Please do not argue in the children's presence.
Forms
present adjective — Being at a particular place or event.
Similar words
- attendance
- Specifically means being at an organized event or gathering.
- occupancy
- Specifically means occupying or using a room, building, or space.